China has successfully launched a satellite which will be used for meteorological monitoring, and gathering maritime and water resource data.
The satellite, Fengyun-II, is expected to play an important role in weather forecasting and disaster reduction, state-run news agency Xinhua reported.
Developed and produced by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, the satellite was launched from the southwestern Xichang Satellite Launch Center. It will collect data for the China Meteorological Administration.
The Long March 3A rocket, which was used to carry the satellite into space, is a product of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. January 13 launch marked the 157th Long March rocket launch.
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