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Gaofen-14 02

Long March 3B/EChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Sunday, October 26, 2025 · 03:55 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Long March 3B/E

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The Long March 3B / E (G2) (CZ-3B / E) is one of the most successful medium-range launchers and the strongest variant of the CZ-3 series. It was specially developed for the transport o...

Height56.3 m
LEO Payload12,000 kg
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-14 02
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages3
PadLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.247°N
Longitude
102.029°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

03:43 AM UTC - 04:13 AM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.