Weather satellite's first picture received

China's first independently developed weather satellite has formally sent its first visible cloud picture.

China's Central Meteorological Station received the first picture of the Fengyun-2 C,on Saturday.

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

Source: CRI News



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