China launched 12 meteorological satellites before 2020

The flower center on March 3 reported that China will launch 12 meteorological satellites before 2020 to further enhance the country's ability to monitor the weather.

Trinh Quoc Quang, China's Meteorological Bureau, said the satellites in the total of 14 satellites will be launched into orbit as part of a 10-year plan outlined by the China Meteorological Bureau.

Launching these satellites will significantly enhance China's ability to monitor the weather

The official, who is also a member of the Chinese People's Association Political Conference, said: 'Launching these satellites will significantly enhance China's ability to monitor the weather, providing services. Better service for many different industries ".

On January 13, China successfully launched Phong Van II 07 meteorological satellite with Truong Chinh 3A rocket launcher from Tay Xuong Satellite Launch Center, in southwestern China Province.

This is the 13th meteorological satellite that China launched in 1988 and has been improved based on previous ones so it is particularly useful in monitoring emergency disasters.

Mr. Zheng revealed that China will launch Phong Van III satellite later this year or early next year.

Also on March 3, Deputy Director of the Chinese Institute of rocket technology researcher Liang Xiaowang said the country's 5th Major rocket rocket will have its first flight in 2014 while the Truong Chinh rocket rocket. 7 will make the first flight in the next 5 years.