The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) unveiled its advanced FengYun Space integrated operational system on Thursday, marking a leap forward in space weather forecasting capabilities. The announcement came during the 2025 China Space Day celebrations in Shanghai, drawing attention from global tech and scientific communities.
Designed to provide real-time monitoring and early warnings for solar storms, geomagnetic disturbances, and other cosmic phenomena, FengYun Space aims to protect satellite operations, telecommunications networks, and power infrastructure. Officials emphasized its potential to support international collaboration in space research.
CMA representatives highlighted the system's dual-use advantages: "This strengthens our ability to safeguard critical technologies while contributing to humanity's understanding of space-environment interactions". The launch aligns with China's growing role in space exploration and technological innovation.
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'FengYun Space' operational system for space weather released
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