FY 3A [CMA/NSMC]
FY-3 (Feng Yun 3) is the second generation of chinese polar orbiting meteorological satellites, which are the follow-on to the FY-1 series.
The three-axis stabilized satellites feature one solar panel and following instruments:
The first two missions, FY 3A and FY 3B are considered experimental, while beginning with FY 1C the satellites are operational mission
Nation: | China |
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Type / Application: | Meteorology |
Operator: | National Satellite Meteorological Centre |
Contractors: | SAST |
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Power: | Deployable solar array, batteries |
Lifetime: | 3 years (4 years goal) |
Mass: | 2250 kg |
Orbit: | 806 km × 810 km, 98.8° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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FY 3A | 2008-026A | 27.05.2008 | TY LC-7 | CZ-4C | ||
FY 3B | 2010-059A | 04.11.2010 | TY LC-9 | CZ-4C | ||
FY 3C | 2013-052A | 23.09.2013 | TY LC-9 | CZ-4C | ||
FY 3D | 2017-072A | 14.11.2017 | TY LC-9 | CZ-4C | with HEAD 1 | |
FY 3E | 2021-062A | 04.07.2021 | Jq LC-43/94 | CZ-4C | ||
FY 3F | - | 2023 | TY LC-9 | CZ-4C | ||
FY 3G | - | 2023 | TY LC-9 | CZ-4C |