Mission
Earth Science · SSO
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…
What it put in orbit
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAOFEN-14 02 2025-242A | Payload | 485 × 493 km · 97.4° | Globe |
| CZ-3B R/B 2025-242B | Rocket body | 301 × 355 km · 97.4° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2025-242. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).