Question 1

What rocket is launching Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06?

Accepted Answer

Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06 is launching on the Long March 6.

Question 2

Who is launching Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06?

Accepted Answer

Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06 is launching from Launch Complex 16 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06 is heading to Polar Orbit (PO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 6 reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 6 is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 6 flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 6 has launched 15 times to date, with 15 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06 mission?

Accepted Answer

Jilin-1 is a series of Chinese commercial remote sensing satellites.

Jilin-1-04, Jilin-1-05 & Jilin-1-06

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Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 16

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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