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Payload / Mission

Fengyun-3D

Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

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.