Question 1

What rocket is launching ZHTW 1-01?

Accepted Answer

ZHTW 1-01 is launching on the Long March 3B/E.

Question 2

Who is launching ZHTW 1-01?

Accepted Answer

ZHTW 1-01 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is ZHTW 1-01 launching from?

Accepted Answer

ZHTW 1-01 is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is ZHTW 1-01 heading to?

Accepted Answer

ZHTW 1-01 is heading to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).

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 ZHTW 1-01 mission?

Accepted Answer

Zhihui Tianwang 1-01 are 2 experimental Medium Earth Orbit communication satellites in a collaboration between Tsinghua University, SAST and the Shanghai local government for communication tests, including with Chinese Antarctic research bases and other Low Earth Orbit satellites. They are China's first Medium Earth Orbit communication satellites launched.

ZHTW 1-01

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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