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Gaofen-03-1

Long March 11

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
Success

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.

Trajectory

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Location

Mobile launch platform

Sea Launch

43 rockets have launched from Sea Launch.

Mobile launch platform, Sea Launch

Rocket

Long March 11 – China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

  • Family: Long March 11
  • Length: 20 m
  • Diameter: 2 m
  • Launch Mass: 58 T
  • Low Earth Orbit Capacity: 500 kg

The Long March 11 was manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation with the first launch on 2015-09-25. Long March 11 has 16 successful launches and 0 failed launches with a total of 16 launches.

Agency

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation – CASC

  • Type: Government
  • Abbreviation: CASC
  • Administration: Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
  • Founded: 1999
  • Launchers: Long March
  • 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.

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