# China Meteorological Administration

Type: agency

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-01**: Full Operational Status — Expected date for the satellite to begin providing routine data to international meteorological organizations.
- **2026-03-24**: New Satellite Deployment — Successful orbital insertion and initial signal acquisition of the early warning satellite.
- **2024-11-15**: Ground Segment Upgrade — Completion of the high-speed data processing centers required for next-gen satellite telemetry.
- **2021-06-03**: FY-4B Launch — China launches the previous generation lead satellite for geostationary meteorology.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### China Deploys Next-Gen Satellite to Bolster Global Extreme Weather Warnings
2026-03-24 04:27:12 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

China has successfully deployed a new high-precision meteorological satellite designed to provide advanced early warnings for rapid-onset extreme weather events. The mission strengthens the 'Space Silk Road' initiative, offering critical data to international partners across Africa and Europe.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/china-satellite-extreme-weather-early-warning-2026

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