Latest Gaofen satellite launched

Gaofen 3A was launched in August 2016 and Gaofen 3B was deployed in November 2021.

Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, a subsidiary of the State-owned conglomerate China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the network will protect China's maritime interests, prevent and mitigate maritime disasters and enable researchers to better study the marine environment. It will also be used in environmental protection, water conservancy, agriculture and meteorology.

Long March 4C was built by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, another CASC subsidiary.