Question 1

What rocket is launching L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A)?

Accepted Answer

L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A) is launching on the Long March 3B/E.

Question 2

Who is launching L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A)?

Accepted Answer

L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A) is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A) launching from?

Accepted Answer

L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A) is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A) heading to?

Accepted Answer

L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A) is heading to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GSTO).

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 L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A) mission?

Accepted Answer

China’s (and globally) first synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite being put into geosynchronous orbit. It can provide unprecedented all-time Earth observations of an area near the same longitude and can provide unique non-interrupted observations for various uses.

L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A)

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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