Mission
Earth Science · SSO
Gaofen (GF) is a series of Chinese civilian remote sensing satellites for the state-sponsored program China High-definition Earth Observation System (CHEOS). GF 3 features a multi-polarized C-band SAR at meter-level resolution, with designed lifespan of 8 years. The satellite is based on the…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAOFEN-3 02 2021-109A | Payload | 749 × 753 km · 98.4° | Globe |
| CZ-4C R/B 2021-109B | Rocket body | 560 × 724 km · 98.2° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2021-109 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).