Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC2
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y63
COSPAR Designator
2020-071
Mission
Gaofen 13 (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 3B/E
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
296 (26 YTD)
Site launches
147 (9 YTD)
Pad launches
88 (5 YTD)