Question 1

What rocket is launching SpaceSail Polar Group 02?

Accepted Answer

SpaceSail Polar Group 02 is launching on the Long March 6A.

Question 2

Who is launching SpaceSail Polar Group 02?

Accepted Answer

SpaceSail Polar Group 02 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is SpaceSail Polar Group 02 launching from?

Accepted Answer

SpaceSail Polar Group 02 is launching from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is SpaceSail Polar Group 02 heading to?

Accepted Answer

SpaceSail Polar Group 02 is heading to Polar Orbit (PO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 6A reusable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 6A flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 6A has launched 25 times to date, with 25 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the SpaceSail Polar Group 02 mission?

Accepted Answer

18 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) with funding backed by the Shanghai local government.

Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.

SpaceSail Polar Group 02

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9A

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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