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Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05
Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05 launched on Tue, Oct 15, 2024, 11:45 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Oct 2024
NET Tue, Oct 15, 2024, 11:45 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 4CVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)Pad
Jiuquan 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 4C 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 / 9:20
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 4C ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Gaofen-12 05
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05 launch?
Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Oct 15, 2024, 11:45 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05?
Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 4C.
Where does Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.