Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC3
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y42
COSPAR Designator
2016-077
Mission
Fengyun-4A (Earth Science)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 3B
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
188 (20 YTD)
Site launches
100 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
35 (4 YTD)