Name: Feng Yun 2A — Long March 3
Start: 1997-06-10T12:01:00Z
End: 1997-06-10T12:01:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Feng Yun 2A?

Accepted Answer

Feng Yun 2A is launching on the Long March 3.

Question 2

Who is launching Feng Yun 2A?

Accepted Answer

Feng Yun 2A is being launched by China Aerospace Corporation, a government launch provider.

Question 3

Where is Feng Yun 2A launching from?

Accepted Answer

Feng Yun 2A 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 Feng Yun 2A heading to?

Accepted Answer

Feng Yun 2A 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 Feng Yun 2A mission?

Accepted Answer

China's geostationary meteorological satellite program FY-2 (Feng Yun 2) began its development in 1980. It is built by the Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering.

Feng Yun 2A

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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