Long March 4C | Gaofen-12-02

Name: Long March 4C | Gaofen-12-02
Start: 2021-03-30T22:45:00Z
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: March 30, 2021 at 10:45 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Long March 4C
Operator: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission type: Earth Science