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FENGYUN 1C DEB (47031)
COSPAR: 1999-025FBH | 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
47031
International Designator
1999-025FBH
Epoch
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 02:41:53 GMT
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Inclination
98.78°
Right Ascension
206.41°
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Argument of Perigee
38.92°
Period
104.79 min
Mean Motion
13.74 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47031U 99025FBH 21251.11242078 .00000514 00000-0 50106-3 0 9991
2 47031 98.7790 206.4056 0208906 38.9207 21.9729 13.74208680466492
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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Unknown
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Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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