Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
JQ / LC43/94
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y38
COSPAR Designator
2022-035
Mission
Gaofen-3 03 (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
361 (9 YTD)
Site launches
162 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
87 (4 YTD)