What rocket is launching Fengyun-3G?

Fengyun-3G is launching on the Long March 4B.

Who is launching Fengyun-3G?

Fengyun-3G is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Fengyun-3G launching from?

Fengyun-3G is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Fengyun-3G heading to?

Fengyun-3G is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

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

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

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

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Fengyun-3G

Name: Fengyun-3G — Long March 4B
Start: 2023-04-16T01:36:30Z
End: 2023-04-16T01:51:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Earth Science

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 4BLEOorbit

Overview

Fengyun-3G is a dedicated Low Earth Orbit precipitation measurement satellite, previously named FY-3RM-1, of the FY-3 series of Chinese Low Earth Orbit weather satellites.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,428

CASC Mission

#418

Pad Launch

#101

Location Launch

#192

Designator

2023-055

Launch Window

NET

Apr 16, 2023, 1:36 AM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

1:28 AM

Window Open

1:51 AM

Window Close

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Total Launches

137

Orbital Attempts

137

Fastest Turnaround

10d 18h

Wikipedia Map

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Apr 16, 2023, 9:36 AM

Total Launches

291

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 4B Specs

The Long March 4B (Chinese: 长征四号乙火箭), also known as the Chang Zheng 4B, CZ-4B and LM-4B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Launched from Launch Complex 1 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, it is a 3-stage rocket, used mostly to place satellites into low Earth and sun synchronous orbits.

Length

44.1 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

249 t

Thrust

2,961 kN

Capacity

4,200 kg

Capacity

1,500 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1999

Fastest Turnaround

5d 21h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: May 10, 1999

Wikipedia

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Founded

1999

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Total Launches

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Fengyun-3G?

Who is launching Fengyun-3G?

Where is Fengyun-3G launching from?

What orbit is Fengyun-3G heading to?

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

What is the Fengyun-3G mission?