Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentGaofen 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-10R is a replacement satellite for the one lost in a 2016 failed launch.
Orbital Attempt
#5,891
CASC Mission
#261
Pad Launch
#39
Location Launch
#76
Designator
2019-066
Oct 4, 2019, 6:51 PM
Second
1 update
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Oct 5, 2019, 2:51 AM
Total Launches
157
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
