What rocket is launching Fengyun-3F?

Fengyun-3F is launching on the Long March 4C.

Who is launching Fengyun-3F?

Fengyun-3F is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Fengyun-3F launching from?

Fengyun-3F is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Fengyun-3F heading to?

Fengyun-3F is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Is the Long March 4C reusable?

No — the Long March 4C is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 4C flown?

The Long March 4C has launched 60 times to date, with 58 successful flights.

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Fengyun-3F

Earth Science

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 4CSSOorbit

Launch time

Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 3:47 AM

Success

Overview

The newer FY-3 series is an improved generation of polar-orbiting heliosynchronous weather satellites.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,485

CASC Mission

#428

Pad Launch

#104

Location Launch

#201

Designator

2023-111

Launch Window

NET

Aug 3, 2023, 3:47 AM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

3:41 AM

Window Open

4:12 AM

Window Close

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Total Launches

137

Orbital Attempts

137

Fastest Turnaround

10d 18h

Wikipedia Map

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Aug 3, 2023, 11:47 AM

Total Launches

291

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 4C Specs

The Long March 4C, also known as the Chang Zheng 4C, CZ-4C and LM-4C, previously designated Long March 4B-II, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is launched from the Jiuquan, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre and Xichangs, and consists of 3 stages. Long March 4C vehicles have been used to launch the Yaogan-1, Yaogan-3 SAR satellites and the Fengyun-3A polar orbiting meteorological satellite. On December 15, 2009 a Long March 4C was used to launch Yaogan 8.

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2006

Fastest Turnaround

8d 18h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Apr 26, 2006

Wikipedia

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Founded

1999

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Total Launches

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Fengyun-3F?

Who is launching Fengyun-3F?

Where is Fengyun-3F launching from?

What orbit is Fengyun-3F heading to?

Is the Long March 4C reusable?

How many times has the Long March 4C flown?

What is the Fengyun-3F mission?