Long March 4C | Fengyun-3D

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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)