FY-3 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The FY-3 bus accounts for 7 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 7 are active. Most are built by SISE. The largest operator on this bus is NSMC. The first launched in 2008, the most recent in 2025.
7
In orbit
7
Active
7
Total launched
0
Reentered
FY-3 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged FY-3 satellites.
| Manufacturer | SISE |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Meteorology |
| Launch mass | 2200 kg |
| Dry mass | 2130 kg |
| Length | 4.4 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 10 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Design life | 3 years (4 years goal) |
| Typical orbit | 101 min period, 99° inclination |
Top operators
NSMC 6
Top countries
CN 6 PRC 1
FY-3 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBJECT A | 65815 | 2025-219A | NSMC | Sep 26, 2025 | 101 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 3F Feng Yun 3F | 57490 | 2023-111A | NSMC | Aug 3, 2023 | 101 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 3E Feng Yun 3E | 49008 | 2021-062A | NSMC | Jul 4, 2021 | 101 min, 98.8° | Active | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 3D Feng Yun 3D | 43010 | 2017-072A | NSMC | Nov 14, 2017 | 101 min, 99.0° | Active | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 3C Feng Yun 3C | 39260 | 2013-052A | NSMC | Sep 23, 2013 | 102 min, 98.5° | Active | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 3B Feng Yun 3B | 37214 | 2010-059A | NSMC | Nov 4, 2010 | 102 min, 99.0° | Active | ◉ |
| FENGYUN 3A Feng Yun 3A | 32958 | 2008-026A | NSMC | May 27, 2008 | 101 min, 98.7° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many FY-3 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 7 objects built on the FY-3 bus. 7 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many FY-3 satellites are in orbit?
7 FY-3 objects are currently in orbit, of which 7 carry an active status.
Who builds the FY-3 bus?
The FY-3 bus is most commonly built by SISE.
When did the first FY-3 satellite launch?
The first cataloged FY-3 satellite launched in 2008, and the most recent in 2025.