Feng Yun-3B

Launched Feng Yun-3B, the second satellite in China's FY-3 series of polar-orbiting meteorological satellites, from Taiyuan. The three-axis-stabilized craft carries 11 instruments for global all-weather, multi-spectral weather observation.

Outcome

Success

Payload to orbit

2.2 T

Flight

7th

of 60 Long March 4C flights

Date and time

4 November 2010, 18:37 UTC

Rocket

Long March 4C

Builder

CASC

Launch site

Launch Complex 7, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Unknown

International designator

2010-059

Launches in 2010

61st of 74

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