Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) — Long March 2C
Start: 2004-08-29T07:50:05Z
End: 2004-08-29T07:50:05Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)?

Accepted Answer

Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) is launching on the Long March 2C.

Question 2

Who is launching Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)?

Accepted Answer

Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) launching from?

Accepted Answer

Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) heading to?

Accepted Answer

Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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 Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) mission?

Accepted Answer

Recoverable satellite officially stated to be conducting space scientific research, land surveying, mapping and other scientific experiments. Said to have improved experimental technology, with higher orientation precision and more complex on-board computers and software.

Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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