Question 1

What rocket is launching Tianhui-2-01?

Accepted Answer

Tianhui-2-01 is launching on the Long March 4B.

Question 2

Who is launching Tianhui-2-01?

Accepted Answer

Tianhui-2-01 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Tianhui-2-01 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Tianhui-2-01 is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Tianhui-2-01 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Tianhui-2-01 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 Tianhui-2-01 mission?

Accepted Answer

At 22:52 UTC on April 29, 2019, China used a Long March 4B rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center to successfully launch two Tianhui-2-01 satellites. The satellites will be used for scientific experiments, land resource survey, geographic survey and mapping.

Tianhui-2-01

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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