The People’s Republic of China has successfully launched the Fengyun-4B (FY-4B) weather satellite into its designated geostationary orbit on Thursday, according to Beijing time. The launch marks another milestone in China’s efforts to expand its space-based meteorological observation network.
The FY-4B is part of China’s new-generation series of geostationary meteorological satellites, designed to strengthen the country’s capabilities in weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.
According to state-run Global Times, the FY-4B network will enable dynamic monitoring and real-time tracking of multiple meteorological phenomena, including floods, cold fronts, droughts, and sandstorms.
Equipped with an advanced rapid-scan imager, the satellite offers enhanced spatial resolution—up to 250 meters from geostationary orbit—and faster Earth observation cycles, significantly improving its ability to detect and analyze severe weather systems.
The satellite’s coverage area extends across Asia-Pacific, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Indian Ocean, supporting regional cooperation and data sharing for weather analysis and early warning systems.
The successful deployment of FY-4B underscores China’s expanding capabilities in space-based environmental monitoring and its growing role in global climate and disaster observation networks.
