Question 1

What rocket is launching Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04 is launching on the Long March 4C.

Question 2

Who is launching Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04 is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 4C reusable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 4C flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 4C has launched 60 times to date, with 58 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04 mission?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen is a series of Chinese civilian Earth observation satellites. These three satellites are to be operated together with the Gaofen-1 satellite, which was launched in 2013.

Gaofen 1-02, 1-03 & 1-04

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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