China Meteorological Administration

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Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026

Timeline

March 2026
New Satellite Deployment

Launch of the latest asset to boost extreme weather early warning capabilities.
April 2023
FY-3G Launch

China's first satellite dedicated to measuring precipitation from a low-earth orbit.
June 2021
FY-4B Launch

First operational satellite of the FY-4 series, improving resolution to 250 meters.
December 2016
FY-4A Launch

Launch of the first second-generation geostationary meteorological satellite.

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China Launches Next-Gen Fengyun Satellite to Bolster Extreme Weather Warnings

China has successfully deployed a new meteorological satellite designed to significantly enhance early warning capabilities for extreme weather events. The mission aims to provide high-precision data for disaster mitigation, particularly for typhoons, heavy rainfall, and convective storms across the Asia-Pacific and Africa.

Mar 24, 2026 2 sources