FY-2H satellite was launched to provide observations for “Belt and Road” territories - China Meteorological Administration
On 21:07 p.m. BJT, June 5, the Fengyun-2H meteorological satellite, carried by a Long March-3A rocket, was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. As the westernmost on-duty satellite in geostationary meteorological satellites layout of China, FY-2H can provide custom-made services for countries along “Belt and Road” territories, and data support for weather prediction and disaster prevention and mitigation.
On 21:07 p.m. BJT, June 5, the Fengyun-2H meteorological satellite, carried by a Long March-3A rocket, was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. As the westernmost on-duty satellite in geostationary meteorological satellites layout of China, FY-2H can provide custom-made services for countries along “Belt and Road” territories, and data support for weather prediction and disaster prevention and mitigation.
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