Key statistics
Satellite CZ-4C R/B at a glance.
Uptime
1562
Days in orbit
Revolutions
≈ 15.1
Per day
Orbit
SSO
Sun Synchronous Orbit
Inclination
97.8
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Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for CZ-4C R/B.
Object identification
Identified? True
Debris? False
Object name: CZ-4C R/B
International designator: 2021-026B
Object number (NORAD): 48080
Object ID (CCSDS): 48080
Country: PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC)
Current information (Y/N): Y
RCS size: LARGE
Orbital parameters
Period: 95.124 minutes
Inclination: 97.7822 deg
SMA: 6902.74 km
Apoapsis: 553.893 km
Periapsis: 495.317 km
RAAN: 228.0861 deg
Eccentricy: 0.004243
Argument of periapsis: 138.1671 deg
Mean anomaly: 222.2816 deg
Mean motion: 15.13806896 rev/day
Mean motion (dot): 0.00003178 rev/day2
B* drag term: 0.00017613 1/REarth
Two-line elements (TLE)
Creation date: July 9, 2025, 2:22 a.m.
Reference frame: TEME
Reference center: EARTH
Epoch: July 8, 2025, 3:43 p.m. UTC
TLE line 0: 0 CZ-4C R/B
TLE line 1: 1 48080U 21026B 25189.65507688 .00003178 00000-0 17613-3 0 9991
TLE line 2: 2 48080 97.7822 228.0861 0042430 138.1671 222.2816 15.13806896234801
Live tracking on map
Real-time ground track for satellite CZ-4C R/B.
In-orbit conjunctions
A list of the most updated potential collisions computed for object CZ-4C R/B.
Associated space launch
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 (stratosphere) airships, and aerial observation platforms.
CZ-4C R/B was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Long March 4C | Gaofen-12-02’, on board a Long March 4C space rocket.
The launch took place on March 30, 2021, 10:45 p.m. from Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603).
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Long March 4C | Gaofen-12-02
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: March 30, 2021, 10:45 p.m. UTC
Rocket: Long March 4C
Launch pad: Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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Latest news about this satellite
China launches second Gaofen 12 Earth observation satellite
China launched a new remote sensing satellite on March 30 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Launch of Gaofen-12 (02) took place at 22:45 UTC from the LC-43/94 launch complex using a Chang Zheng 4C (Y36) rocket.
China launches second Gaofen-12 Earth observation satellite
China launched the Gaofen-12 (02) high resolution satellite Tuesday to boost the country’s Earth observation capabilities.
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