Gaofen 1-02 — pass prediction & tasking

Gaofen 1-02 is an optical satellite operated by China’s Ministry of Land and Resources, Ministry of Environmental Protection, and Ministry of Agriculture in sso orbit at roughly 640 km altitude (NORAD 43259, COSPAR 2018-031A).

Operator: China’s Ministry of Land and Resources, Ministry of Environmental Protection, and Ministry of Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

When does Gaofen 1-02 pass over my location?

Use PassPrediction's pass search to compute Gaofen 1-02's upcoming overpasses over any area of interest, with elevation, off-nadir angle, and ascending/descending node.

What orbit is Gaofen 1-02 in?

Gaofen 1-02 is in sso orbit at about 640 km, inclination 98°.

Who operates Gaofen 1-02?

Gaofen 1-02 is operated by China’s Ministry of Land and Resources, Ministry of Environmental Protection, and Ministry of Agriculture.

What is Gaofen 1-02's NORAD ID?

Gaofen 1-02 is cataloged as NORAD 43259 (COSPAR 2018-031A).

Verify on a reference tracker

Cross-check NORAD 43259 / COSPAR 2018-031A against an independent satellite catalog:

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