Name: Gaofen-14 02 — Long March 3B/E
Start: 2025-10-26T03:55:00Z
End: 2025-10-26T04:13:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Gaofen-14 02?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-14 02 is launching on the Long March 3B/E.

Question 2

Who is launching Gaofen-14 02?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-14 02 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Gaofen-14 02 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-14 02 is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Gaofen-14 02 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-14 02 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 3B/E reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 3B/E is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 3B/E flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 3B/E has launched 77 times to date, with 75 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Gaofen-14 02 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-14 02

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

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

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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