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Long March 2D | SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04)

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Jan 9, 2018 at 03:24 UTC
Sun-Synchronous Orbit Earth Science Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 99% success
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PADLaunch Complex 9
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

These two satellites, also known as SuperView-2 constellation, are remote sensing satellites to operate in a 500 km sun-synchronous orbit. This is a second pair of such satellites to be launched for the SuperView company. They are capable of providing imagery with 0.5 m panchromatic resolution and 2 m multispectral resolution.

MISSION
SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b4d169ea-cc17-4f09-a2bc-376ab8041aa4
Reported date: Jan 9, 2018 at 03:24 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
D
FLIGHTS
98
SUCCESSES
97
SUCCESS RATE
99%

The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.

When is the Long March 2D | SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) launch?
The Long March 2D | SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 3:24 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04)?
The Long March 2D | SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) mission uses the Long March 2D rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2D has flown 98 times with a 99% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2D | SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) going to?
The SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04)?
The Long March 2D | SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2D | SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 9, 2018 at 03:24 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: b4d169ea-cc17-4f09-a2bc-376ab8041aa4
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Pad weather at 38.86, 111.59

Mission Profile

SuperView-1 (Gaojing 1-03 & Gaojing 1-04) was a Long March 2D mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on January 9, 2018. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.