Name: Agila 2 — Long March 3B
Start: 1997-08-19T17:50:00Z
End: 1997-08-19T17:50:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Agila 2?

Accepted Answer

Agila 2 is launching on the Long March 3B.

Question 2

Who is launching Agila 2?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Where is Agila 2 launching from?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What orbit is Agila 2 heading to?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Is the Long March 3B reusable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How many times has the Long March 3B flown?

Accepted Answer

The Long March 3B has launched 24 times to date, with 21 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Agila 2 mission?

Accepted Answer

Agila 2, delivered on orbit in 1997, is the most powerful telecommunications satellite in service in the Asia-Pacific region. The new satellite is a prime example of SS/L's dominance in the emerging domestic and international broadcast satellite market.

Agila 2

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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