Launch details
Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05
Launch details
Long March 4C | Gaofen-12 05
Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Oct 16 at 07:31am
Launchpad time•+0800
Oct 15 at 11:31pm
Your local time•+0000
Current status
Launch Successful
Long March 4C
Launch vehicle
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24 hours before launch
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1 hour before launch
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
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.
— Gaofen-12 05
Livestream
Attending a launch in person
Chinese spaceports are generally closed to foreigners so I don't have much information, please reach out if you know more. For Chinese citizens a permit can be booked with CASC for a fee, typically around $20 USD.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Jiayuguan Airport in Jiayuguan. From there take a 3-hour train or bus to Jiuquan.
Once in Jiuquan the launch site is approximately 4-hours drive by rental car northwest of the city.
Accomodation
Nearby hotels in Jiuquan or a bit further in Jiayuguan.
Nearby parking
Parking available on-site.
Agency details
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is China's main space agency responsible for the country's space exploration, satellite launches, and human spaceflight programs. CASC has achieved significant milestones like the Chang'e lunar missions, Tianwen Mars mission, and the development of the Long March rocket family, advancing China's space capabilities.