Name: Xinnuo 1 — Long March 3B
Start: 1998-07-18T09:20:00Z
End: 1998-07-18T09:20:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Question 1

What rocket is launching Xinnuo 1?

Accepted Answer

Xinnuo 1 is launching on the Long March 3B.

Question 2

Who is launching Xinnuo 1?

Accepted Answer

Xinnuo 1 is being launched by China Aerospace Corporation, a government launch provider.

Question 3

Where is Xinnuo 1 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Xinnuo 1 is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is Xinnuo 1 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Xinnuo 1 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 Xinnuo 1 mission?

Accepted Answer

Chinese communications satellite

Xinnuo 1

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