China Aerospace Corporation Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) Long March 2D
About the Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) Mission
| Type | Government/Top Secret |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $30,000,000 |
The FSW-2 (Fanhui Shi Weixing) or JB-1B series was the second series of chinese recoverable satellites. These satellites feature cameras for Earth observation.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Area 2B
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
| Launches | 26 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 26 |
| Total Launches | 298 |
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).
CASC Long March 2D Rocket
The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
| Length | 38.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.4 m |
| Stages | 1-2 |
| Launch Mass | 232.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2,962.0 kN |
| Apogee | 500.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 3,500 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 1,300 kg |
| Launch Cost | $30,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 8/9/1992 |
About China Aerospace Corporation
| Total Launches | 27 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 24 |
| Failed | 3 |
| Consecutive Success | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 2D Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) launch scheduled?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 2D Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 2D Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) mission launch from?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 2D 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 Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) mission?
The Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) mission launched aboard a China Aerospace Corporation Long March 2D rocket. The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 2D Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) launch?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 2D Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) 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.
How can I get updates if the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 2D Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) launch was delayed?
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