Long March 2D | Gaofen-9-03
Successful Launch
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June 17, 2020, 7:19 a.m.
Launch Window
June 17, 2020, 7:18 a.m. - June 17, 2020, 7:40 a.m.
June 17, 2020, 7:18 a.m. - June 17, 2020, 7:40 a.m.
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.
China launched a Gaofen-9 series satellite and two smaller spacecraft Wednesday, adding to a high-resolution Earth observation system.
A Chinese Long March 2D launched the Gaofen-9 (03) satellite on Wednesday. The launch took place at 7:19 UTC from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center’s LC43/94 complex. Gaofen-9 is an optical remote-sensing satellite that will work ...
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The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
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