Name: Asiasat 2 — Long March 2E
Start: 1995-11-28T11:30:05Z
End: 1995-11-28T11:30:05Z
Location: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Asiasat 2?

Accepted Answer

Asiasat 2 is launching on the Long March 2E.

Question 2

Who is launching Asiasat 2?

Accepted Answer

Asiasat 2 is being launched by China Aerospace Corporation, a government launch provider.

Question 3

Where is Asiasat 2 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Asiasat 2 is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Asiasat 2 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Asiasat 2 is heading to Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 2E reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 2E is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 2E flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 2E has launched 7 times to date, with 5 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Asiasat 2 mission?

Accepted Answer

AsiaSat 2 was a geostationary C- and Ku-band communications satellite owned by the Hong Kong-based consortium, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat).

Asiasat 2

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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