The Fengyun-3 (FY-3) series is the 2nd generation of Chinese polar-orbiting meteorological satellites, following on from the FY-1 series. The series has been developed collaboratively by CMA (Chinese Meteorological Administration) and CNSA (China National Space Administration). The FY-3 series’ objectives are to provide global measurements of 3-D temperature and moisture soundings, cloud and precipitation parameters, meteorological and hydrological events, biosphere anomalies and geophysical parameters in support of global change and climate monitoring. September 26, 2025 at 19:28 UTC · Launch Successful Long March 4C — China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, to Sun-Synchronous Orbit Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China The world's 7074th orbital launch attempt, and 225th of 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MURkDh3oi0 Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Mission patch: via The Space Devs.