FY-1 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-21.
The FY-1 bus accounts for 11 cataloged objects, of which 11 are in orbit and 7 are active. Most are built by SAST. The largest operator on this bus is CASC. The first launched in 1988, the most recent in 2021.
11
In orbit
7
Active
11
Total launched
0
Reentered
FY-1 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged FY-1 satellites.
| Manufacturer | SAST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology, SIGINT |
| Launch mass | 1000 kg |
| Dry mass | 1000 kg |
| Length | 1.4 m |
| Diameter | 1.4 m |
| Span | 8.6 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Design life | 2 years |
| Equipment | 2 x MVISR (all); HEPD (#1C, 1D) |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
CASC 7 NSMC 4
Top countries
CN 11
FY-1 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIJIAN-6 05A (SJ-6 05A) Shi Jian 6/5B | 49961 | 2021-122A | CASC | Dec 10, 2021 | 96 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIJIAN-6 04A (SJ-6 04A) Shi Jian 6/4B | 37179 | 2010-051A | CASC | Oct 6, 2010 | 95 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| SJ-12 Shi Jian 12 | 36596 | 2010-027A | CASC | Jun 15, 2010 | 95 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIJIAN-6 03A (SJ-6 03A) Shi Jian 6/3B | 33408 | 2008-053A | CASC | Oct 25, 2008 | 95 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIJIAN-6 02A (SJ-6 02A) Shi Jian 6/2B | 29505 | 2006-046A | CASC | Oct 23, 2006 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SJ-7 Shi Jian 7 | 28737 | 2005-024A | CASC | Jul 5, 2005 | 95 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIJIAN-6 01A (SJ-6 01A) Shi Jian 6/1B | 28413 | 2004-035A | CASC | Sep 8, 2004 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 1D Feng Yun 1D | 27431 | 2002-024B | NSMC | May 15, 2002 | 102 min, 99.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 1C Feng Yun 1C | 25730 | 1999-025A | NSMC | May 10, 1999 | 101 min, 98.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 1B Feng Yun 1B | 20788 | 1990-081A | NSMC | Sep 3, 1990 | 103 min, 99.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 1A Feng Yun 1A | 19467 | 1988-080A | NSMC | Sep 6, 1988 | 103 min, 99.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many FY-1 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 11 objects built on the FY-1 bus. 11 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many FY-1 satellites are in orbit?
11 FY-1 objects are currently in orbit, of which 7 carry an active status.
Who builds the FY-1 bus?
The FY-1 bus is most commonly built by SAST.
When did the first FY-1 satellite launch?
The first cataloged FY-1 satellite launched in 1988, and the most recent in 2021.