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FENGYUN 3E (49008)
COSPAR: 2021-062A | Alt Name: Feng Yun 3E
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 4, 2021
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49008
International Designator
2021-062A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:48:13 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.75°
Right Ascension
188.54°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
57.49°
Period
101.42 min
Mean Motion
14.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FENGYUN 3E
Alternative Name
Feng Yun 3E
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
NSMC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49008U 21062A 26185.32515200 .00000180 00000-0 10527-3 0 9999
2 49008 98.7493 188.5421 0002653 57.4948 302.6484 14.19906502259016
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FENGYUN 3E (also known as Feng Yun 3E) is a meteorological satellite operated by NSMC and manufactured by SISE. Launched on July 4, 2021, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC), LC43/94, using the Chang Zheng 4C launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 2250 kg and a total launch mass of 2450 kg. The satellite measures 4.4 meters in length with a diameter of 2 meters and a span of 10 meters. Its design includes a box shape with two panels for solar arrays, supported by deployable solar arrays and batteries to provide power. FENGYUN 3E's mission is focused on meteorology, aiming to operate effectively for at least three years with a goal of four years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.4
Diameter
2
Span
10
Dry Mass
2250
Launch Mass
2450
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FY-3 05 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
Next Pass
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