FY-2 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-22.

The FY-2 bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 8 are in orbit and 2 are active. Most are built by SISE. The largest operator on this bus is NSMC. The first launched in 1997, the most recent in 2018.

8
In orbit
2
Active
8
Total launched
0
Reentered

FY-2 launched per year

1 1997: 1 object launched 1998: 0 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 1 object launched 2001: 0 objects launched 2002: 0 objects launched 2003: 0 objects launched 2004: 1 object launched 2005: 0 objects launched 2006: 1 object launched 2007: 0 objects launched 2008: 1 object launched 2009: 0 objects launched 2010: 0 objects launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 1 object launched 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 1 object launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 0 objects launched 2017: 0 objects launched 2018: 1 object launched 1997 2002 2007 2012 2017
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged FY-2 satellites.

Manufacturer SISE
Purpose Meteorology
Launch mass 651 kg
Dry mass 600 kg
Length 3 m
Diameter 2.1 m
Span 3 m
Shape Cyl
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion Shanxi AKM
Typical orbit 1436 min period, 3° inclination

Top operators

NSMC 8

Top countries

CN 8

FY-2 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
FENGYUN 2H Feng Yun 2H 43491 2018-050A NSMC Jun 5, 2018 1436 min, 3.1° Active
FENGYUN 2G Feng Yun 2G 40367 2014-090A NSMC Dec 31, 2014 1436 min, 5.7° Active
FENGYUN 2F Feng Yun 2F 38049 2012-002A NSMC Jan 13, 2012 1452 min, 7.7° Inactive
FENGYUN 2E Feng Yun 2E 33463 2008-066A NSMC Dec 23, 2008 1453 min, 9.3° Inactive
FENGYUN 2D Feng Yun 2D 29640 2006-053A NSMC Dec 8, 2006 1466 min, 11.1° Inactive
FENGYUN 2C Feng Yun 2C 28451 2004-042A NSMC Oct 19, 2004 1468 min, 12.5° Inactive
FENGYUN 2B Feng Yun 2B 26382 2000-032A NSMC Jun 25, 2000 1439 min, 13.3° Inactive
FENGYUN 2A Feng Yun 2A 24834 1997-029A NSMC Jun 10, 1997 1499 min, 15.7° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many FY-2 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 8 objects built on the FY-2 bus. 8 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many FY-2 satellites are in orbit?

8 FY-2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.

Who builds the FY-2 bus?

The FY-2 bus is most commonly built by SISE.

When did the first FY-2 satellite launch?

The first cataloged FY-2 satellite launched in 1997, and the most recent in 2018.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.