Question 1

What rocket is launching LaoSat-1?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Who is launching LaoSat-1?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Where is LaoSat-1 launching from?

Accepted Answer

LaoSat-1 is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is LaoSat-1 heading to?

Accepted Answer

LaoSat-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 LaoSat-1 mission?

Accepted Answer

The DFH-4 based satellite is a communications satellite with a service life of 15 years. LaoSat-1 contains 14 C-band transponders, 8 Ku-band transponders powered by two solar arrays and will be stationed at 128.5Â° East.

LaoSat-1

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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