Gaofen-03-1Long March 11 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Mon ยท Sep 14th, 2020 9:23 PM - 9:43 PM EDT Mission Gaofen-03-1 Type: Earth Science 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. Location Mobile launch platform Sea Launch 9 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 11 Length: 20 meters Diameter: 2 meters First Launched: January 13, 2021 The Long March 11 rocket has been launched a total of 11 times with 11 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Type: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long March Spacecraft: Country: CHN 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule