Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
JQ / LC43/94
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y56
COSPAR Designator
2020-054
Mission
Gaofen-9-04 (Earth Science)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 2D
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
289 (19 YTD)
Site launches
129 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
67 (4 YTD)