FY-4A Delivers First Batch of Images

摘要

China’s next-generation geostationary meteorological satellite FY-4 obtained the first images and data on February 9 and20 after two-months of in-orbit commissioning.The first FY-4satellite was developed by SAST and was launched into space atop a LM-3B launch vehicle on December 11,2016 and positioned at 99.5°E over the equator on December 17.The satellite,designated as FY-4A officially,carries payloads