Name: Shijian 19 — Long March 2D
Start: 2024-09-27T10:30:00Z
End: 2024-09-27T11:02:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Shijian 19?

Accepted Answer

Shijian 19 is launching on the Long March 2D.

Question 2

Who is launching Shijian 19?

Accepted Answer

Shijian 19 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Shijian 19 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Shijian 19 is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Shijian 19 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Shijian 19 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 Shijian 19 mission?

Accepted Answer

Shijian 19 is a Chinese recoverable satellite for hoisting various scientific experiments in microgravity.

Unlike previous similar Chinese satellites, the return capsule can be reused up to 15 times and can carry about 500 kg of recoverable payload, as well as 200 kg of unrecoverable payload. This type of satellite can be flown in a short term configuration powered by batteries or in a long term configuration with solar arrays.

Shijian 19

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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