China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 4CLaunch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Long March 4C | Fengyun-3D
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 201st launch · 11th this year · humanity's 5,691st orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Nov 14, 18:28 – Nov 14, 18:53 UTC
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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.
Earth Science · Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
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Pad — Launch Complex 9
79 launches from this pad · 160 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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