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China to launch new weather satellite

China will launch a new meteorological satellite later this year to further boost its weather forecasting capabilities, authorities announced on Monday.

Apr 16, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

China launches new meteorological satellite Fengyun-3D, will give multi-spectral remote sensing images

China launched a new meteorological satellite, Fengyun-3D on Wednesday, authorities said. The satellite was launched at 2.35 a.m., from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province, reports Xinhua news agency.

Nov 15, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

NOAA’s GOES-16 weather satellite delivers 'flashy' first images from its lightning mapper!

 During heavy rain, GLM data will show when thunderstorms are stalled or if they are gathering strength.  

Mar 06, 2017, 23:54 PM IST

First solar images from NOAA’s GOES-16 weather satellite are here!

The solar corona is so hot that it is best observed with X-ray and extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) cameras.

Feb 27, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

China launches new-generation weather satellite 'Fengyun-4' in geostationary orbit

China launched its first of second-generation weather satellite 'Fengyun-4' at 12:11 a.m. local time on Sunday, marking an upgrade of China`s meteorological satellites in geostationary orbit.

Dec 11, 2016, 04:23 AM IST

NASA successfully launches ''next generation'' weather satellite from Florida

The satellite was rocketed into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 6:42 p.m. EST on Saturday (5.12 a.m. Sunday, India time) is on its way to sharpen forecasts, watches and warnings about hurricanes and storms, NASA said.

Nov 20, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

US gears up to launch the most scientifically advanced weather satellite this week!

Japan Meteorological Agency’s Himawari-8 satellite, launched in 2014 and Himawari-9, launched on November 1 have the similar capabilities of GOES-R.

Nov 16, 2016, 08:45 AM IST

Japan's H-IIA rocket lifts off with weather satellite 'Himawari-9' – Watch!

Himawari-9, which is second of two third-generation satellites in Japan’s Himawari weather-monitoring series, lifted off at 3.20 p.m. (local time) aboard the H-IIA F31 from Tanegashima Space Centre in Kagoshima prefecture.

Nov 02, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

PSLV-C35 injects SCATSAT-1 weather satellite into orbit, seven more to go

The expected lifespan of SCATSAT-1 is expected to be five years.

Sep 26, 2016, 11:23 AM IST

Done and dusted! ISRO successfully places all eight satellites in their respective orbits - Watch

At 9.12 a:m today, the PSLV-C35 carrying the 371 kg SCATSAT-1 along with seven other satellites, including from the US and Canada, will blast off from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.

Sep 26, 2016, 05:15 AM IST

ISRO's longest-ever PSLV satellite launch: 10 things to know!

As per ISRO, the 320 tone Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket (PSLV-C35) carrying eight satellites - three Indian and five foreign - will blast off from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 9:12 hours (IST) on September 26.

Sep 26, 2016, 02:39 AM IST

Indian advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR successfully placed in orbit​ - Watch

The Indian Space Research Organisation's GSLV rocket has successfully placed its advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR into the orbit on Thursday.

Sep 08, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

ISRO's GSLV-F05/INSAT-3DR launch: All you need to know!

INSAT-3DR is an Indian weather satellite built by the ISRO and operated by the Indian National Satellite System. 

Sep 08, 2016, 09:26 AM IST

ISRO to launch weather satellite INSAT-3DR on August 28

 The weather satellite INSAT-3DR will be put into orbit by a GSLV rocket August end. Preparations for the launch are going on, P Kunhi Krishnan, Director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre said.

Aug 01, 2016, 15:24 PM IST

ISRO to launch weather satellite next month

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch INSAT-3DR next month with its GSLV rocket, said Kiran Kumar at the Madras Institute of Technology Alumni Association meeting here.

Jul 22, 2016, 17:52 PM IST