China launches Fengyun-3 satellite

China on Thursday launched a satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China.

By Energy Daily Editorial Team · Editorial process

Published August 2, 2023

China on Thursday launched a satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China.

The Fengyun-3 06 satellite was launched at 11:47 am (Beijing Time) by a Long March-4C carrier rocket and successfully entered the planned orbit.

The launch marked the 481st flight mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.

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