C2020

C2020 is a Chinese weather satellite launched on September 22, 2009, by the Chinese space program's Guangdian Group. The satellite is a redundant system to the Fengyun-3C (also known as Fengyun-3C01). Fengyun series of meteorological satellites are designed to gather data for weather forecasting, research, and to aid in understanding of meteorological phenomena. The C2020 is operated by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), and Information centre of National indigenous innovation base declares it was built by China's Allies company.

The satellite has been used to provide meteorological data to various countries in South East Asia. In 2013, it was moved back towards the equator due to increased needs in weather forecasting in the region. This action shows increased coordination between regional weather services, most notably with the Indonesia meteorological association.

The names of the Fengyun series of satellites are divided into two categories A and B for each Chinese group that made them. The weather satellite mentioned here is categorized under the Guangdian produced Category A group of satellites and operates in a polar sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of approximately 800: km above the Earth's surface.

Additionally, Fengyun series implements transitional steps in weather data acquisition by making images and data up to 1 km resolution. Data collection through 'AstroSat' C2 as set by Remote Sensing Application Centre in Jabalpur MOSC is restricted for a certain period for safety duration.