China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Gaofen 6 & Luojia-1

Success

Long March 2D

T-minus to liftoff

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

Jun 2, 04:13:04 UTC

StatusSuccess

VehicleLong March 2D

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

PadLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

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Mission

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. Luojia-1 is a 6U Earth observation cubesat prototype.

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 2D

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

PadLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

SiteJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

WindowJun 2, 04:13:04 UTC→Jun 2, 04:13:04 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March