Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
JQ / LC43/94
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y36
COSPAR Designator
2021-026
Mission
Gaofen-12-02 (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 4C
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
311 (7 YTD)
Site launches
140 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
74 (4 YTD)