# Fengyun 3A

> 32958

**Wikidata**: [Q111496985](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111496985)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fengyun-3a

## Summary
Fengyun 3A is an artificial satellite identified by the Satellite Catalog Number 32958. It was successfully launched on May 27, 2008, utilizing a Long March 4C carrier rocket. The entity is classified as a human-made object placed into orbit.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Artificial satellite (human-made object put into an orbit).
- **Launch Date:** May 27, 2008.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Long March 4C (Chinese orbital carrier rocket).
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 32958.
- **COSPAR ID:** 2008-026A.
- **NSSDCA ID:** 2008-026A.
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "32958"]`.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Fengyun 3A launched?
A: Fengyun 3A was launched on May 27, 2008.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Fengyun 3A?
A: The satellite was launched using a Long March 4C, which is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket.

### Q: What are the international identifiers for Fengyun 3A?
A: The satellite carries the COSPAR ID 2008-026A and the NSSDCA ID 2008-026A. It is also listed under the Satellite Catalog Number 32958.

## Why It Matters
Fengyun 3A serves as a distinct record in the global catalog of artificial satellites. Its classification and tracking data contribute to the broader understanding of objects in Earth's orbit. As an instance of an artificial satellite launched by a specific carrier rocket (the Long March 4C), it represents a data point in the history of space exploration and orbital management. The precise cataloging of such entities using standardized identifiers like the COSPAR ID and Satellite Catalog Number allows for the unambiguous tracking and management of space traffic, ensuring that orbital environments are monitored effectively.

## Notable For
- Being a distinct artificial satellite tracked under Satellite Catalog Number 32958.
- Its specific launch configuration utilizing the Long March 4C orbital carrier rocket.
- Having a synchronized international identifier (COSPAR ID 2008-026A) used across multiple databases including Wikidata and Wolfram Language.

## Body
### Classification and Identification
Fengyun 3A is formally classified as an **artificial satellite**, defined as a human-made object put into an orbit. It is uniquely identified in various databases by the following codes:
*   **Satellite Catalog Number:** 32958
*   **COSPAR International Designator:** 2008-026A
*   **NSSDCA ID:** 2008-026A

In computational knowledge bases, such as the Wolfram Language, the entity is represented by the code `Entity["Satellite", "32958"]`.

### Launch Details
The satellite was deployed into orbit on **May 27, 2008**. The launch was executed using a **Long March 4C** vehicle. This vehicle is identified in related records as a class of Chinese orbital carrier rocket. The specific launch event and entity data are referenced in Wikidata under source reference `Q6272367`.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report