Name: Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) — Long March 2D
Start: 2004-09-27T08:00:04Z
End: 2004-09-27T08:00:04Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Fanhui Shi Weixing (20)?

Accepted Answer

Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) is launching on the Long March 2D.

Question 2

Who is launching Fanhui Shi Weixing (20)?

Accepted Answer

Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) launching from?

Accepted Answer

Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) 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 (20) heading to?

Accepted Answer

Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 2D reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 2D is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 2D flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 2D has launched 100 times to date, with 99 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Fanhui Shi Weixing (20) mission?

Accepted Answer

Recoverable military satellite. Returned to Earth at 02:48 GMT on October 15, falling through the roof of a house in the village of Penglai, Sichuan province..

Fanhui Shi Weixing (20)

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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