Question 1

What rocket is launching Haiyang 1D?

Accepted Answer

Haiyang 1D is launching on the Long March 2C.

Question 2

Who is launching Haiyang 1D?

Accepted Answer

Haiyang 1D is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Haiyang 1D launching from?

Accepted Answer

Haiyang 1D is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Haiyang 1D heading to?

Accepted Answer

Haiyang 1D 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 Haiyang 1D mission?

Accepted Answer

Haiyang is a series of Chinese marine remote sensing satellites. Haiyang 1C is the follow-up of the Haiyang 1A and 1B satellites. It is intended for ocean monitoring and will be providing data on the temperature and dynamics of coastal waters and global oceans in China.

Haiyang 1D

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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