Question 1

What rocket is launching 3 x SatNet test satellites?

Accepted Answer

3 x SatNet test satellites is launching on the Long March 2C/YZ-1S.

Question 2

Who is launching 3 x SatNet test satellites?

Accepted Answer

3 x SatNet test satellites is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is 3 x SatNet test satellites launching from?

Accepted Answer

3 x SatNet test satellites is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is 3 x SatNet test satellites heading to?

Accepted Answer

3 x SatNet test satellites is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 2C/YZ-1S reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 2C/YZ-1S is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 2C/YZ-1S flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 2C/YZ-1S has launched 10 times to date, with 9 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the 3 x SatNet test satellites mission?

Accepted Answer

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" manufactured by CAST. Probably 3 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

3 x SatNet test satellites

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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