Name: Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 — Long March 6
Start: 2022-09-26T23:50:00Z
End: 2022-09-27T00:15:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 16

Question 1

What rocket is launching Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17?

Accepted Answer

Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 is launching on the Long March 6.

Question 2

Who is launching Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17?

Accepted Answer

Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 is launching from Launch Complex 16 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

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 Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17 mission?

Accepted Answer

3 Chinese classified satellites

Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17

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