Feng Yun 1B
Long March 4A
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Mission
Feng Yun 1B
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
Chinese polar orbiting meteorological satellite
Location
Launch Complex 7
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Complex 7 has witnessed the launch of 32 rockets, including 32 orbital launch attempts. While Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 138 rocket launches.
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 4A
The Long March 4A was a chinese orbital carrier rocket. Its three stages were only used twice, both successfully.
Agency
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Chinese governmental entity in charge of space research from July 1988 to June 1993.
