Question 1

What rocket is launching TJS 3 (TJSW-3)?

Accepted Answer

TJS 3 (TJSW-3) is launching on the Long March 3C.

Question 2

Who is launching TJS 3 (TJSW-3)?

Accepted Answer

TJS 3 (TJSW-3) is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is TJS 3 (TJSW-3) launching from?

Accepted Answer

TJS 3 (TJSW-3) is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is TJS 3 (TJSW-3) heading to?

Accepted Answer

TJS 3 (TJSW-3) is heading to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 3C reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 3C is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 3C flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 3C has launched 14 times to date, with 14 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the TJS 3 (TJSW-3) mission?

Accepted Answer

TJS 3 (Tongxin Jishu Shiyan) is a Chinese geostationary communications technology test satellite.

TJS 3 (TJSW-3)

Overview