Question 1

What rocket is launching ChinaSat 1D?

Accepted Answer

ChinaSat 1D is launching on the Long March 3B/E.

Question 2

Who is launching ChinaSat 1D?

Accepted Answer

ChinaSat 1D is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is ChinaSat 1D launching from?

Accepted Answer

ChinaSat 1D is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is ChinaSat 1D heading to?

Accepted Answer

ChinaSat 1D is heading to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 3B/E reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 3B/E is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 3B/E flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 3B/E has launched 77 times to date, with 75 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the ChinaSat 1D mission?

Accepted Answer

The FH 2 (Feng Huo 2) series are reportedly the second generation of chinese military comsats and data relay satellites. They provide both C-band and UHF communications.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. manufactured the satellites based on the DFH-4 Bus.

FH-2D is also known as Chinasat-1D.

ChinaSat 1D

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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