March 30, 2021 10:45 pm
Gaofen-12-02
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Long March 4C
Jiuquan 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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:38 UTC
Window Close
22:59 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 30, 2021 · 22:45 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Gaofen-12-02
Rocket
Long March 4C
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Launch Overview
Window Open
22:38 UTC
Window Close
22:59 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 30, 2021 · 22:45 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Gaofen-12-02
Rocket
Long March 4C
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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