Fengyun-4A (also known as FY-4A) is the first unit of the improved meteorological satellites series. Besides its main meteorological mission, it is also capable of solar observations for better space weather monitoring capabilites. The satellite is expected to operate for 5 years.

Mission type: Earth Science · Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Rocket: Long March 3B · Provider: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation