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FENGYUN 3C (39260)
COSPAR: 2013-052A | Alt Name: Feng Yun 3C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 23, 2013
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39260
International Designator
2013-052A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:54:53 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.50°
Right Ascension
158.38°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
338.92°
Period
101.71 min
Mean Motion
14.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FENGYUN 3C
Alternative Name
Feng Yun 3C
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NSMC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 39260U 13052A 26185.28812203 .00000094 00000-0 68881-4 0 9997
2 39260 98.4997 158.3784 0014224 338.9204 21.1383 14.15758995660987
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FENGYUN 3C (also known as Feng Yun 3C) is a meteorological satellite operated by NSMC and manufactured by SISE. Launched on September 23, 2013, from LC9 at the TAI SC launch site using a Chang Zheng 4C launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 4.4 meters in length, 2 meters in diameter, and a span of 10 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 2130 kg, with an initial launch mass of 2200 kg. It features a deployable solar array and batteries for power generation and storage. FENGYUN 3C has a shape described as Box + 2 Pan with an RCS value of 7.436. Its mission is focused on meteorology, aiming to operate for at least 3 years (with a goal of 4). The satellite's payload includes FY-3 03 xing instruments designed for weather observation and monitoring.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.4
Diameter
2
Span
10
Dry Mass
2130
Launch Mass
2200
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
7.436
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FY-3 03 xing
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
SISE
Life Expectancy
3 years (4 years goal)
Bus
FY-3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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