China To Launch New Meteorological Satellite

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Long March 3a launch vehicle.

by Staff Writers
Beijing (XNA) Oct 23, 2006
China is to launch its second geosynchronous meteorological satellite on the "Long March 3" launch vehicle, from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre at the end of this year. The new geosynchronous meteorological satellite, Fengyun-2E (FY-2E), has passed through the examination and approval of Chinese experts after its assembly, according to a report by the People's Daily.

The satellite is advanced in remote sensing and observation of Earth's atmosphere, and will play an important role in preventing and reducing weather-related disasters and monitoring the environment on Earth.

China's current geosynchronous meteorological satellite in orbit is the Fengyun-2C (FY-2C), launched in October, 2004. The new satellite will alternate as a backup for the FY-2C.

If necessary, both satellites will carry out simultaneous observations to inspect possible disaster-causing weather.

It is said that Chinese researchers have made great improvements to the new satellite, though it has the same key functions as the FY-2C.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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