China's Fengyun-3F satellite revolutionizes meteorological monitoring
China successfully launched the Fengyun-3F meteorological satellite into orbit, replacing the Fengyun-3C satellite. The satellite, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, carries 10 payloads for weather data collection, including instruments for tracking ozone. It will be used for climate change research and atmospheric environment studies. China now has four near-Earth orbit meteorological satellites in different orbits, making it the only country with such a configuration. This launch marks China's 32nd orbital launch of 2023, with plans to launch around 200 spacecraft this year.