China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Gaofen-3 02
Long March 4C
SUCCESS
Success
Monday, November 22, 2021 · 23:45 UTC
Mission
/01Gaofen (GF) is a series of Chinese civilian remote sensing satellites for the state-sponsored program China High-definition Earth Observation System (CHEOS). GF 3 features a multi-polarized C-band SAR at meter-level resolution, with designed lifespan of 8 years. The satellite is based on the CS-L3000B bus.
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Probability
N/A
Status
Launch Successful
Vehicle & Pad
/02Rocket
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
81
Pad Launches
152
Location Launches
345
Agency Launches
117
Orbital This Year