Fengyun 2D

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Fengyun 2D is a Chinese-made weather satellite. It is fifth satellite of the Fengyun 2 series. The satellite was launched on a Long March 3A rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center on December 8, 2006 at 08:53 CST. It entered an orbit of 202x36,525 km at 09:17 CST. Plans call for it to be positioned at 80.595° E above equator.