Gaofen 9 — pass prediction & tasking

Gaofen 9 is an optical satellite operated by China National Academy of Sciences (CNSAS) in sso orbit at roughly 641 km altitude (NORAD 40894, COSPAR 2015-047A).

Operator: China National Academy of Sciences (CNSAS)

Frequently asked questions

When does Gaofen 9 pass over my location?

Use PassPrediction's pass search to compute Gaofen 9's upcoming overpasses over any area of interest, with elevation, off-nadir angle, and ascending/descending node.

What orbit is Gaofen 9 in?

Gaofen 9 is in sso orbit at about 641 km, inclination 98°.

Who operates Gaofen 9?

Gaofen 9 is operated by China National Academy of Sciences (CNSAS).

What is Gaofen 9's NORAD ID?

Gaofen 9 is cataloged as NORAD 40894 (COSPAR 2015-047A).

Verify on a reference tracker

Cross-check NORAD 40894 / COSPAR 2015-047A against an independent satellite catalog:

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