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Fengyun-3D
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Description
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.
Details
Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Location
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Date
Tue, Nov 14, 2017, 18:35
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