FSW-1 4 & Freja
Long March 2C
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Mission
FSW-1 4 & Freja
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Chinese reconnaissance satellite. The Freja magnetospheric research satellite was launched on 6 October 1992 as a "piggyback" payload on a Long March 2C (CZ-2C) rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China.
Location
Launch Area 2B
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Area 2B has witnessed the launch of 26 rockets, including 26 orbital launch attempts. While Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 277 rocket launches.
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2C
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.
Agency
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Chinese governmental entity in charge of space research from July 1988 to June 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Long March 2C launch scheduled?
The Ministry of Aerospace Industry Long March 2C launch carrying the FSW-1 4 & Freja mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Long March 2C launch from?
The Ministry of Aerospace Industry Long March 2C rocket launched from Launch Area 2B at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
What rocket was used for the FSW-1 4 & Freja mission?
The FSW-1 4 & Freja mission launched aboard a Ministry of Aerospace Industry Long March 2C rocket. The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Long March 2C launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
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