Gaofen-9-02 Mission

Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

31 May 2020, 8:53am

UTC

Location

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

Pad

Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)

Launch Service Provider

CASC

Vehicle

Long March 2D

Mission

Gaofen-9-02

Mission Type

Earth Science

Destination

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

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.

Available Replays

Live

Long March-2D launches Gaofen-9 02 and HEAD-4 satellites