Name: Yaogan 36 Group 04 — Long March 2D
Start: 2022-12-14T18:25:00Z
End: 2022-12-14T18:35:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Yaogan 36 Group 04?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan 36 Group 04 is launching on the Long March 2D.

Question 2

Who is launching Yaogan 36 Group 04?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan 36 Group 04 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Yaogan 36 Group 04 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan 36 Group 04 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 36 Group 04 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan 36 Group 04 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 Yaogan 36 Group 04 mission?

Accepted Answer

3 Chinese military reconnaissance satellites.

Yaogan 36 Group 04

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