Question 1

What rocket is launching Gaofen-11-05?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-11-05 is launching on the Long March 4B.

Question 2

Who is launching Gaofen-11-05?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-11-05 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Gaofen-11-05 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-11-05 is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Gaofen-11-05 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-11-05 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 4B is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 4B has launched 57 times to date, with 56 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Gaofen-11-05 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-11-05

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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