China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has signed a contract with China Satellite Communications Corporation and China Meteorological Administration for the research and launching of Sinosat-5, Sinosat-6, FengYun-2 satellites and five Long March 3A carrier rockets.
According to the contract, Sinosat-5 and Sinosat-6 are scheduled to be launched within three years, while three FengYun-2 (manufacturer code #03) satellites are set to be launched in 2010, 2012 and 2014 respectively.
Sinosat-5, Sinosat-6, FengYun-2 are the new generation of communication, broadcast and meteorological satellites. They are aimed at protecting China's registered orbital positions and frequency space, and ensuring the continuous business operation and use of China's meteorological satellites.
The ink of the contract also marks the primary transition of China's communication and meteorological satellites from experimental to applicable and service.
By People's Daily Online
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