Name: Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) — Long March 3B/E
Start: 2019-08-19T12:03:04Z
End: 2019-08-19T12:42:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18)?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) is launching on the Long March 3B/E.

Question 2

Who is launching Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18)?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) launching from?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) heading to?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) 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 Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) mission?

Accepted Answer

Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) is a Chinese communications satellite based upon a DFH-4E bus.

The Chinasat-18 provides Ku commercial communications services with 30 Ku-band transponders, Ka broadband communication services with 14 Ka-band MSS spot user beams and exploring Ka-band broadcasting services with 2 Ka BSS-band transponders within the service coverage areas.

Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18)

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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