March 17, 2023 8:33 am
Gaofen 13-02
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Long March 3B/E
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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Gaofen is a series of civilian Earth observation satellites developed and launched for the China High-definition Earth Observation System (CHEOS), a state-sponsored programme aimed to develop a near-real time, all-weather, global surveillance network consisting of satellite, near-space (stratosphere) airships, and aerial observation platforms.
Gaofen 13 is a series of geostationary Earth orbit Earth observation satellites with resolution reported in the 15 m range.
Launch Overview
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08:23 UTC
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09:18 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 17, 2023 · 08:33 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Gaofen 13-02
Rocket
Long March 3B/E
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
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Gaofen is a series of civilian Earth observation satellites developed and launched for the China High-definition Earth Observation System (CHEOS), a state-sponsored programme aimed to develop a near-real time, all-weather, global surveillance network consisting of satellite, near-space (stratosphere) airships, and aerial observation platforms.
Gaofen 13 is a series of geostationary Earth orbit Earth observation satellites with resolution reported in the 15 m range.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Launch Overview
Window Open
08:23 UTC
Window Close
09:18 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 17, 2023 · 08:33 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Gaofen 13-02
Rocket
Long March 3B/E
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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