December 10, 2016 4:11 pm
Fengyun-4A
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Long March 3B
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:05 UTC
Window Close
16:35 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 10, 2016 · 16:11 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Fengyun-4A
Rocket
Long March 3B
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:05 UTC
Window Close
16:35 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 10, 2016 · 16:11 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Fengyun-4A
Rocket
Long March 3B
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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