Name: Xinnuo 3 — Long March 3A
Start: 2007-05-31T16:08:00Z
End: 2007-05-31T16:08:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Xinnuo 3?

Accepted Answer

Xinnuo 3 is launching on the Long March 3A.

Question 2

Who is launching Xinnuo 3?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Where is Xinnuo 3 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Xinnuo 3 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 Xinnuo 3 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Xinnuo 3 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 Xinnuo 3 mission?

Accepted Answer

Chinese geostationary communications satellite

Xinnuo 3

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