Apogee and Perigee
Understanding the high and low points of every orbit - from the International Space Station's careful dance with Earth's atmosphere to the extreme ellipses that take satellites to the edge of space and back.
FENGYUN 1C DEB (31934)
COSPAR: 1999-025CMK | Alt Name: deb FY-1C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 10, 1999
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
31934
International Designator
1999-025CMK
Epoch
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:27:13 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.86°
Right Ascension
182.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
178.24°
Period
94.28 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FENGYUN 1C DEB
Alternative Name
deb FY-1C
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 31934U 99025CMK 26106.93557295 .00060832 00000-0 22398-2 0 9990
2 31934 98.8561 182.2716 0026534 178.2406 181.8927 15.27287356627405
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0081
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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