The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) has signed a new contract with the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and they are now involved in a new Chinese meteorological satellite project. The first satellite is currently known as FY-3A and will launch during the spring of 2008. SSC is going to provide services throughout the entire operational life of the satellite, including satellite data receptions, some data processing as well as data distribution through a ground-based, optical fiber network.
There will be a total of five additional satellites. The project spans 20 years and SSC is currently discussing with the Chinese their involvement in the additional satellites. Lars Alm, marketing manager of SSC’s Satellite Operations Division, said, “China is one of the large space nations. We feel honoured that CMA hs chosen our satellite station at Esrange Space Center as a long-term strategic solution. SSC’s position in China is strong and we anticipate more contracts in the future.”—Solan, Sweden
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