1. January 1998

    NMSC received data from China's first geostationary meteorological satellite FY-2.

    March 1992

    The Satellite Meteorological Dept. was split into two organizations, the Satellite Office (main) and the Meteorological Laboratory Research lab for remote exploration

  2. July 1985

    The Satellite Meteorological Observation Office was reorganized into the Satellite Meteorological Laboratory.

  3. April 1979

    GMS-1 satellite images (LR FAX images) were received.

    April 1978

    The Satellite Meteorological Observation Division was established at the Central Meteorological Office, with 10 people.

    December 1970

    Image receiving system was established for NOAA’s ESSA-8,