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Gaofen 4
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3B/E
GTOorbit
In geostationary orbit Gaofen 4 will monitor the Earth in the visible light and infrared regions, at a resolution of 50m and 400m respectively for near time civilian applications. The spacecraft is the 4th Gaofen series spacecraft to be launched in China’s High-Definition Earth Observation Satellite (HDEOS) program. The satellite weighs 4600kg, is powered by 2 solar arrays and has an expected lifetime of 8 years.
Monday, December 28, 2015 at 4:04 PM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,529
CASC Mission
#168
Pad Launch
#62
Location Launch
#93
Designator
2015-083
Launch Window
NET
Dec 28, 2015, 4:04 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:56 PM
Window Open
4:47 PM
Window Close
Long March 3B/E Specs
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 of heavy communications satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit. The additional designation "E" stands for a higher payload fairing, stretched boosters and extended fuel tanks at the first stage, over the CZ-3B.
Length
56.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
456 t
Thrust
5,924 kN
LEO Capacity
12,000 kg
GTO Capacity
5,500 kg
Launch Cost
$70M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2007
Fastest Turnaround
15d
Total Launches
76
Successful
74
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: May 13, 2007
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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 manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Dec 29, 2015, 12:04 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266