Gaofen-14 02

Launched the Gaofen-14 (02) optical stereo-mapping satellite to Sun-synchronous orbit from Xichang; the spacecraft acquires high-precision stereo imagery worldwide for producing digital topographic maps, elevation models and orthophotos.

Outcome

Success

Orbit

SSO

Sun-synchronous orbit

Payload to orbit

6.5 T (est.)

Flight

72nd

of 78 Long March 3B/E flights

Date and time

26 October 2025, 03:55 UTC

Rocket

Long March 3B/E

Builder

CASC

Launch site

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Earth Science

International designator

2025-242

Launches in 2025

253rd of 329

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