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Program: Fengyun



Chinese meteorological satellite program comprising sun-synchronous orbit and GEO. Started in 1988.
The satellites are registered in the DFH program in TSE.


Fengyun 1


Sun-synchronous satellites, 4 satellites launched. approx 750 kg
Payload

DFH 24
DFH 30
DFH 46
DFH 54

Fengyun 2


GEO satellites, 8 satellites launched
Built by Shanghai Aerospace Technology Research Institute, spin-stabilized, approx 1400 kg at launch

DFH 45
DFH 49
DFH 63
DFH 72
DFH 83
DFH 107
DFH 135
DFH 191

Fengyun 3


Sun-synchronous satellites
Approx 2400 kg
Optical resolution: 250 m
Built be the Shanghai Aerospace Administration, 11 instruments

DFH 77
DFH 94
DFH 125
DFH 172
DFH 273
DFH 320 (not sun-synchronous, 50° inc.)
DFH 326

Fengyun 4


GEO satellites
Based on SAST-5000 platform, approx 5300 kg at launch

DFH 160
DFH 270

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