Weather satellite captures 1st picture

China's first independently developed weather satellite has successfully captured its first visible cloud picture, China Radio International reported Friday.

This means the orbiting meteorological satellite, the Fengyun-2 C, has reached its targeted orbit and is capable of doing a preliminary observation over the earth. The good quality of the picture shows the satellite is functioning normally.

The Fengyun-2 C was launched into space on October 19th. It monitors the temperature and the clouds above China and neighbouring areas and is able to provide meteorological information for the Asia-Pacific region.