Fragments of Chinese satellite fall to the field

Phong Van 4 weather satellite's protective cover was found on the field in China's Jiangxi Province just one day after the launch.

Two pieces of the protective shell of Phong Van 4 satellite discovered on the field in Toai County, Jiangxi Province, China, China News reported today.(Photo: China News).

Local authorities were immediately on the scene and implemented emergency response measures.(Photo: China News).

The Chinh Chinh 3 rocket carrying the Phong Van 4 satellite was successfully launched from the Tay Xuong Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan Province, China on December 11.(Photo: China News).

Phong Van 4 satellite project is in charge of the China Defense Science Industry Department.This is the first satellite in China's second generation of weather satellites.(Photo: Xinhua).

It was built in 7 years, using many high technologies and meeting international advanced standards.(Photo: Xinhua).

Phong Van 4 is expected to provide images of observing the atmosphere, clouds, Chinese space environment and surrounding areas, improving the weather forecast.(Photo: Xinhua).