Question 1

What rocket is launching 5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E)?

Accepted Answer

5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E) is launching on the Long March 2C.

Question 2

Who is launching 5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E)?

Accepted Answer

5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E) is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is 5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E) launching from?

Accepted Answer

5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E) is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is 5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E) heading to?

Accepted Answer

5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E) is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 2C reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 2C is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 2C flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 2C has launched 65 times to date, with 64 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the 5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E) mission?

Accepted Answer

Chinese S-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite with 5 m resolution.

5 m S-SAR-01 (Huanjing-2E)

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