Name: Zhongxing 20 — Long March 3A
Start: 2003-11-14T16:01:00Z
End: 2003-11-14T16:01:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Zhongxing 20?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing 20 is launching on the Long March 3A.

Question 2

Who is launching Zhongxing 20?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing 20 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Zhongxing 20 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing 20 is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Zhongxing 20 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing 20 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 Zhongxing 20 mission?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing 20A is a Chinese military communications satellite.

Zhongxing 20

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