Long March 2D | Gaofen-9-05

Name: Long March 2D | Gaofen-9-05
Start: 2020-08-23T02:27:04Z
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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 Details

Launch date: August 23, 2020 at 02:27 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Long March 2D
Operator: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission type: Earth Science