Question 1

What rocket is launching BELINTERSAT-1?

Accepted Answer

BELINTERSAT-1 is launching on the Long March 3B/E.

Question 2

Who is launching BELINTERSAT-1?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Where is BELINTERSAT-1 launching from?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What orbit is BELINTERSAT-1 heading to?

Accepted Answer

BELINTERSAT-1 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 BELINTERSAT-1 mission?

Accepted Answer

The Belarussian satellite BELINTERSAT-1 (also known as ChinaSat-15) is a communications satellite that will provide TV, Radio broadcasting and internet access to European and Eastern regions. The satellite was built in close partnership with China and contains 20 C-Band and 18 Ku-band transponders. Stationed at 51.5 degrees east in a geostationary orbit the satellite is expected to remain operational for at least 15 years.

BELINTERSAT-1

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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