Fengyun-3G (FY-3G), was sent into space allowing

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China's first satellite allowing scientists to monitor the Earth's precipitation from space, Fengyun-3G (FY-3G), was sent into space. It is one of only three such satellites in the world.The satellite, which is dedicated to measure precipitation on Earth, will help Chinese scientists to predict precipitation more accurately.   With a lifespan of six years, the FY-3G is developed by an institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and its ground system will be built and operated by the China Meteorological Administration.