Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
JQ / LC43/94
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y37
COSPAR Designator
2021-109
Mission
Gaofen-3 02 (Earth Science)
Gaofen (GF) is a series of Chinese civilian remote sensing satellites for the state-sponsored program China High-definition Earth Observation System (CHEOS). GF 3 features a multi-polarized C-band SAR at meter-level resolution, with designed lifespan of 8 years. The satellite is based on the CS-L3000B bus.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 4C
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
345 (41 YTD)
Site launches
152 (17 YTD)
Pad launches
81 (11 YTD)