Name: CBERS-4A — Long March 4B
Start: 2019-12-20T03:22:29Z
End: 2019-12-20T03:41:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 9

Question 1

What rocket is launching CBERS-4A?

Accepted Answer

CBERS-4A is launching on the Long March 4B.

Question 2

Who is launching CBERS-4A?

Accepted Answer

CBERS-4A is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is CBERS-4A launching from?

Accepted Answer

CBERS-4A is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is CBERS-4A heading to?

Accepted Answer

CBERS-4A is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 4B is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 4B has launched 57 times to date, with 56 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the CBERS-4A mission?

Accepted Answer

On April 24, 2015, China and Brazil have signed the agreement for the construction of CBERS-4A. It's a third satellite in the continuity to the CBERS program, and a sixth CBERS satellite to be constructed. The CBERS satellites enhance and complement the existing remote sensing systems in an effort to improve our knowledge about the Earth environment and resources.

CBERS-4A

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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