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GAOFEN-14 01

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GAOFEN-14 01 is a China National Academy of Sciences (CNSAS) earth observation satellite, launched on December 6, 2020 into LEO.

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Launch

Launch date
December 6, 2020 at 03:57 AM UTC
Launch site
XICLF
Launched by
Long March 3B/E →
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission
Gaofen 14
Launch record
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Orbit

Orbit regime
LEO
Apoapsis
493 km
Periapsis
484 km
Inclination
97.47°
Orbital period
94.38 min

Spacecraft

Operator
China National Academy of Sciences (CNSAS)
Manufacturer
Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)
Users
Government
Launch mass
6,500 kg
Design lifetime
8 years
Detailed purpose
Optical Stereo Imaging

Identity

COSPAR (Int'l)
2020-092A
NORAD catalog №
47231
Object type
Payload
Owner / operator
ChinaChina
Status
Operational

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