39260 - FENGYUN 3C

Operated by the CMA (China Meteorological Administration) and NSMC (National Satellite Meteorological Center), the FY-3 series represents the second generation of Chinese polar-orbiting meteorological satellites and are cooperative program between CMA and CNSA (China National Space Administration).

The FY-3 series provides global air temperature, humidity profiles, and meteorological parameters such as cloud and surface radiation required in producing weather forecasts, especially in making medium numerical forecasting.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2013-09-23
Launch Vehicle: Long March 4C
Launch Site: Taiyuan, Peoples Republic of China
Mass: 2200.0 kg