FENGYUN 3A

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FENGYUN 3A is classified as:

• Weather

NORAD ID: 32958
Int'l Code: 2008-026A
Perigee: 827.3 km
Apogee: 839.6 km
Inclination: 98.4 °
Period: 101.4 minutes
Semi major axis: 7204 km
RCS: 6.5473 m² (large)
Launch date: May 27, 2008
Source: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Launch site: Taiyaun Space Center, China (TSC)

This is a polar-orbiting weather satellite, giving forecasters another tool to make detailed weather predictions for the Beijing Olympics. Feng Yun 3A will circle Earth's poles during its mission, studying the planet's climate and weather patterns to improve the precision of forecasts. The satellite will provide sharper medium-range forecasts of up to two weeks.

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1 32958U 08026A   18317.34993098  .00000014  00000-0  26119-4 0  9996
2 32958  98.3798 324.3139 0008553 223.5920 136.4590 14.19721719542283

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC