Name: Tianping-3 — Long March 6
Start: 2024-10-22T00:10:00Z
End: 2024-10-22T00:36:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 16

Question 1

What rocket is launching Tianping-3?

Accepted Answer

Tianping-3 is launching on the Long March 6.

Question 2

Who is launching Tianping-3?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Where is Tianping-3 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Tianping-3 is launching from Launch Complex 16 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Tianping-3 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Tianping-3 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 Tianping-3 mission?

Accepted Answer

3 satellites be used as calibration targets for ground based orbital objects surveillance services such as atmospheric space environment study and orbital prediction model correction.

Tianping-3

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 16

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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