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Gaofen-12-03

Long March 4CChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Monday, June 27, 2022 · 03:46 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Long March 4C

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The Long March 4C, also known as the Chang Zheng 4C, CZ-4C and LM-4C, previously designated Long March 4B-II, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is launched from the Jiuquan, Taiyu...

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Launches612
Successes589

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...

Mission Brief

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.

PayloadGaofen-12-03
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages3
PadLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
40.960°N
Longitude
100.298°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

03:37 PM UTC - 04:01 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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