Name: Yinhe-1 (x6) — Long March 2C
Start: 2022-03-05T06:01:00Z
End: 2022-03-05T06:25:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Yinhe-1 (x6)?

Accepted Answer

Yinhe-1 (x6) is launching on the Long March 2C.

Question 2

Who is launching Yinhe-1 (x6)?

Accepted Answer

Yinhe-1 (x6) is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Yinhe-1 (x6) launching from?

Accepted Answer

Yinhe-1 (x6) 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 Yinhe-1 (x6) heading to?

Accepted Answer

Yinhe-1 (x6) 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 Yinhe-1 (x6) mission?

Accepted Answer

The first flight dedicated to the launch of the Internet constellation of GalaxySpace, a private company, planning the total deployment of more than 1000 satellites in earth orbit. The satellites broadcast in 5G, with a capacity of 10 Gb.

Yinhe-1 (x6)

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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