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Long March 4B | Gaofen-11-05
Long March 4B | Gaofen-11-05 launched on Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 03:03 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jul 2024
NET Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 03:03 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 4BVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Complex 9Pad
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 4B to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 4B ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Gaofen-11-05
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.
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What time does Long March 4B | Gaofen-11-05 launch?
Long March 4B | Gaofen-11-05 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 03:03 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 4B | Gaofen-11-05?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 4B | Gaofen-11-05?
Long March 4B | Gaofen-11-05 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 4B.
Where does Long March 4B | Gaofen-11-05 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.