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China to launch weather satellites this year

China has so far launched 19 Feng-Yun meteorological satellites.

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China to launch weather satellites this year
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Beijing: China Meteorological Administration Thursday exposed that China will launch the Feng-Yun 3F and Feng-Yun 3G weather satellites this year.

The Feng-Yun 3F is predicted to be launched in August. It will focus on making imaging observations of the Earth’s surface which are mainly used for weather forecasting, environmental research and disaster monitoring.

It is programmed to take off in April and will help monitor heavy precipitation in severe weather systems.

China has so far launched 19 Feng-Yun meteorological satellites, seven of which are currently in orbit. They provide data and services to 126 countries and regions around the world.

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