Question 1

What rocket is launching Maiden Flight?

Accepted Answer

Maiden Flight is launching on the Long March 6C.

Question 2

Who is launching Maiden Flight?

Accepted Answer

Maiden Flight is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Question 3

Where is Maiden Flight launching from?

Accepted Answer

Maiden Flight is launching from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Maiden Flight heading to?

Accepted Answer

Maiden Flight is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 6C reusable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 6C flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 6C has launched 1 times to date, with 1 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Maiden Flight mission?

Accepted Answer

Carried 4 Earth observation satellites to orbit:
* Haiwangxing-01, 239 kg X-band SAR satellite built by SAST for Zhihui Space Tech
* Zhixing-1C, X-band radar sat for Smart Satellite Technology
* 2 unidentified optical Earth observation satellites

Maiden Flight

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9A

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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