Mission Overview
The Fengyun-3 (FY-3) series is the 2nd generation of Chinese polar-orbiting meteorological satellites, following on from the FY-1 series. The series has been developed collaboratively by CMA (Chinese Meteorological Administration) and CNSA (China National Space Administration). The FY-3 series’ objectives are to provide global measurements of 3-D temperature and moisture soundings, cloud and precipitation parameters, meteorological and hydrological events, biosphere anomalies and geophysical parameters in support of global change and climate monitoring.
Payloads
1
Type
Earth Science
Vehicle
Long March 4C
Window
07:15 PM UTC – 07:44 PM UTC
Rocket
CH
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China