Question 1

What rocket is launching Yaogan 43 Group 01?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan 43 Group 01 is launching on the Long March 4B.

Question 2

Who is launching Yaogan 43 Group 01?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan 43 Group 01 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Yaogan 43 Group 01 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan 43 Group 01 is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Yaogan 43 Group 01 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Yaogan 43 Group 01 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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 Yaogan 43 Group 01 mission?

Accepted Answer

The Yaogan 43 Group 01 is a group of Chinese military “remote sensing” satellites of unknown purposes.

Yaogan 43 Group 01

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