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Thu Aug 06 2020

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Gaofen-9-04

Launch Successful

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RECOVERY OVERVIEW

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Rocket Details

Name:

Long March 2D

Description:

The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Earth Science
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.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Jiuquan, People's Republic of China

Pad

Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)