Question 1

What rocket is launching Gaofen-12 05?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-12 05 is launching on the Long March 4C.

Question 2

Who is launching Gaofen-12 05?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-12 05 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Gaofen-12 05 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-12 05 is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Gaofen-12 05 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen-12 05 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-12 05 mission?

Accepted Answer

Gaofen 12-05 is a microwave remote sensing satellite mainly used in the fields of land census, urban planning, land rights determination, road network design, crop yield estimation and disaster prevention and mitigation.

Gaofen-12 05

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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