Name: Feng Yun 2C — Long March 3A
Start: 2004-10-19T01:20:05Z
End: 2004-10-19T01:20:05Z
Location: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Feng Yun 2C?

Accepted Answer

Feng Yun 2C is launching on the Long March 3A.

Question 2

Who is launching Feng Yun 2C?

Accepted Answer

Feng Yun 2C is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Feng Yun 2C launching from?

Accepted Answer

Feng Yun 2C is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Feng Yun 2C heading to?

Accepted Answer

Feng Yun 2C is heading to Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 3A reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 3A is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 3A flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 3A has launched 27 times to date, with 27 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Feng Yun 2C mission?

Accepted Answer

Third Fengyun-2 weather satellite. The apogee motor placed the satellite into a drifting geostationary orbit.

Feng Yun 2C

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