China Launches Weather / Ocean Observation Polar Satellites

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China Launches Weather / Ocean Observation Polar Satellites

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A Chinese Long March 4B successfully launched two satellites from Taiyuan Satellite Launching Center at 0150 UTC on May 15. Feng Yun 1D, a weather satellite, and Haiyang 1, a marine surveying satellite were launched into a polar orbit.

The 958 kg (2111 lbm) weather satellite is for the China Meteorological Administration (CMA). Feng Yun 1D carries a 10-channel scanning radiometer for the atmosphere and land and ocean observatories. Feng Yun 1D will replace Feng Yun 1C, which is 1 year past its 2 year design life. Two Feng Yun 2 geostationary satellites are planned for launch in 2003 and 2006, with two Feng Yun 3 polar orbiting meteorological satellites scheduled for launch in 2005 and 2008. Feng Yun translates into English as “wind and cloud.”

The 360 kg (793 lbm) Haiyang 1 is an ocean observation satellite for the Chinese Space Technology Institute. It has a 2 year design life.

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May 15, 2002