China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Gaofen-12-02
Long March 4C
SUCCESS
Success
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 · 22:45 UTC
Mission
/01Gaofen 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
/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
74
Pad Launches
140
Location Launches
311
Agency Launches
27
Orbital This Year