Name: JSSW 1a — Feng Bao 1
Start: 1973-09-18T12:12:00Z
End: 1973-09-18T12:12:00Z
Location: Launch Area 2B

Question 1

What rocket is launching JSSW 1a?

Accepted Answer

JSSW 1a is launching on the Feng Bao 1.

Question 2

Who is launching JSSW 1a?

Accepted Answer

JSSW 1a is being launched by Seventh Ministry of Machine Building Industry, a government launch provider founded in 1964.

Question 3

Where is JSSW 1a launching from?

Accepted Answer

JSSW 1a is launching from Launch Area 2B at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is JSSW 1a heading to?

Accepted Answer

JSSW 1a is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the Feng Bao 1 reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Feng Bao 1 is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Feng Bao 1 flown?

Accepted Answer

The Feng Bao 1 has launched 8 times to date, with 4 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the JSSW 1a mission?

Accepted Answer

Experimental Chinese satellite

JSSW 1a

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