Name: Gaofen-9-05 — Long March 2D
Start: 2020-08-23T02:27:04Z
End: 2020-08-23T02:43:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Gaofen-9-05?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-9-05 is launching on the Long March 2D.

Question 2

Who is launching Gaofen-9-05?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-9-05 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Gaofen-9-05 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-9-05 is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Gaofen-9-05 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-9-05 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 2D reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 2D is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 2D flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 2D has launched 100 times to date, with 99 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Gaofen-9-05 mission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Gaofen-9-05

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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