China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Gaofen-12-03

Long March 4C

SUCCESS
Success

Monday, June 27, 2022 · 15:46 UTC

Mission

/01

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.

Mission Type

Earth Science

Orbit

Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

Long March 4C

Variant: C

Launch Pad

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

40.960° N, 100.298° E

90

Pad Launches

168

Location Launches

372

Agency Launches

72

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