Name: Gaofen 10 — Long March 4C
Start: 2016-08-31T18:55:00Z
End: 2016-08-31T19:11:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 9

Question 1

What rocket is launching Gaofen 10?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 10 is launching on the Long March 4C.

Question 2

Who is launching Gaofen 10?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 10 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Gaofen 10 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 10 is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Gaofen 10 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 10 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 10 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 10

Status details

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Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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