Name: TJS-5 (TJSW-5) — Long March 3B
Start: 2020-01-07T15:20:00Z
End: 2020-01-07T16:08:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Question 1

What rocket is launching TJS-5 (TJSW-5)?

Accepted Answer

TJS-5 (TJSW-5) is launching on the Long March 3B.

Question 2

Who is launching TJS-5 (TJSW-5)?

Accepted Answer

TJS-5 (TJSW-5) is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is TJS-5 (TJSW-5) launching from?

Accepted Answer

TJS-5 (TJSW-5) is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is TJS-5 (TJSW-5) heading to?

Accepted Answer

TJS-5 (TJSW-5) is heading to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 3B reusable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 3B flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 3B has launched 24 times to date, with 21 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the TJS-5 (TJSW-5) mission?

Accepted Answer

TJS-5 is a geostationary communications satellite. It offers satellite communication, television and broadcasting services, while also  verifying high-throughput communications technology.

TJS-5 (TJSW-5)

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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