
Success
Long March 4C | Fengyun-3D
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.
Mission type: Earth Science · Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Rocket: Long March 4C · Provider: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch pad
Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China · View on map (opens in new tab)