Fengyun-3D Mission
Launch Status
Success
Date & Time
14 Nov 2017, 6:35pm
UTC
Location
Pad
Launch Complex 9
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Mission
Fengyun-3D
Mission Type
Earth Science
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Fengyun-3D (also known as FY-3D) is a polar orbiting meteorological satellite. It is tasked with ocean and ice monitoring, as well as studying atmospheric chemistry and space weather. The satellite is expected to operate for 5 years.
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China Launches Fengyun-3D Meteorological Satellite
Updated: Jan 3, 8:03pm UTC
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