Name: Yaogan-30-06 — Long March 2C
Start: 2020-03-24T03:43:05Z
End: 2020-03-24T03:54:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Yaogan-30-06?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan-30-06 is launching on the Long March 2C.

Question 2

Who is launching Yaogan-30-06?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan-30-06 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Yaogan-30-06 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan-30-06 is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Yaogan-30-06 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan-30-06 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 Yaogan-30-06 mission?

Accepted Answer

The Yaogan 30-01-01 to 30-01-03 (Remote Sensing Satellite-30-01-01 to 30-01-03) satellites, were launched by CZ-2C rocket from China's Xichang space center on 29 September 2017. The purpose is not confirmed, although the news reports hint towards a SIGINT mission, especially to detect ships by their radio emissions. They are also known as CX 5 by the manufacturer.

The satellites are spaced by 120Â° in their orbit.

Yaogan-30-06

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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