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-5 01 2018-043A | Payload | 689 × 693 km · 98.5° | Globe |
| CZ-4C R/B 2018-043B | Rocket body | 546 × 667 km · 98.2° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2018-043. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).