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FENGYUN 4A (41882)
COSPAR: 2016-077A | Alt Name: Feng Yun 4A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 10, 2016
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41882
International Designator
2016-077A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:30:38 GMT
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Inclination
2.36°
Right Ascension
80.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
157.95°
Period
1436.05 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FENGYUN 4A
Alternative Name
Feng Yun 4A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NSMC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41882U 16077A 26184.97961319 -.00000346 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 41882 2.3628 80.1040 0007941 157.9543 160.3533 1.00275329 35091
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FENGYUN 4A (also known as Feng Yun 4A) is a meteorological satellite owned by NSMC and manufactured by SISE. It was launched on December 10, 2016, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF), using Chang Zheng 3B as its launch vehicle from LC3. The spacecraft has dimensions of 4.2 meters in length, 3.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 10 meters, with a dry mass of 3000 kilograms and a launch mass of 5380 kilograms. It is equipped with equipment such as GIIRS, LMI, AGRI, SEMIP, and DCS for meteorological purposes. Its power system consists of deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite has an expected lifetime of 5 years and was configured in SAST-5000 form by the Chinese company (CN).
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.2
Diameter
3.3
Span
10
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
5380
Shape
Box + panel
Radar Cross Section
22.5893
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FY-4 01 xing
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
SISE
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
FY-4
Configuration
SAST-5000
Motor
LAE
Equipment
GIIRS, LMI, AGRI, SEMIP, DCS
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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