November 14, 2017 at 6:35 PM UTC
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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November 14, 2017 at 6:35 PM UTC
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Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China · 38.8631, 111.5896
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.
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China Launches Fengyun-3D Meteorological Satellite
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Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.
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