China successfully launched a new model of carrier rocket the Long March-11
Q. China has on 25th September 2015 launched a new model of which carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the province of Gansu? Rocket carried 4 micro satellites to space to be used for testing.- Published on 28 Sep 15a. Long March 10
b. Long March 11
c. Long March 12
d. Long March 13
ANSWER: Long March 11
China successfully launched a new model of carrier rocket the Long March-11 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in NW Gansu carrying 4 micro satellites into space for testing. The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology along with the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation has developed this solid propellant rocket to be used for the launch of micro satellites. Long March 11 is the 211th launch of the Long March series. The first rocket, Long March 1 was launched in April 1970 when China’s first satellite Dong Fang Hong 1 was placed in orbit. Long March 11 is the eighth launch of China following the sending of Gaofen-8, Gaofen-9 and Yaogan Weixing-27 earth observation satellites into space. Long March 6 recently lofted 20 small satellites on 20th September 2015.
