Name: Asiasat 1 — Long March 3
Start: 1990-04-07T13:30:02Z
End: 1990-04-07T13:30:02Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Asiasat 1?

Accepted Answer

Asiasat 1 is launching on the Long March 3.

Question 2

Who is launching Asiasat 1?

Accepted Answer

Asiasat 1 is being launched by Ministry of Aerospace Industry, a government launch provider founded in 1988.

Question 3

Where is Asiasat 1 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Asiasat 1 is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Asiasat 1 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Asiasat 1 is heading to Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO).

Question 5

Is the Long March 3 reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Long March 3 is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 3 flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 3 has launched 13 times to date, with 10 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Asiasat 1 mission?

Accepted Answer

Chinese geostationary communications satellite

Asiasat 1

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