China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Gaofen-11-04

Success

Long March 4B

T-minus to liftoff

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

Dec 27, 07:37:00 UTC

StatusSuccess

VehicleLong March 4B

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

PadLaunch Complex 9

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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.

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 4B

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

PadLaunch Complex 9

SiteTaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

WindowDec 27, 07:01:00 UTC→Dec 27, 08:41:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March