Why does Hughes launch satellites on Chinese Long March launch vehicles?
Hughes does not select the launch vehicle that will be used for launching its satellites. Hughes, however, does retain options on the launch vehicle for the convienence of its customers, but the decision is made by the satellite customer on which launch vehicle is used. Q: What if Hughes simply refused to permit satellites it manufactures to be launched on a Chinese launch vehicle? A: If Hughes did not accommodate its customers, they would purchase the satellites from other domestic and international manufacturers. The result would simply be that work otherwise done by Hughes employees would be transferred to other satellite manufacturers most probably foreign manufacturers. Q: Isn t it necessary to provide the Chinese with a lot of American technology in order to launch a satellite in China? A: No. A very limited amount of technical information is provided to the Chinese in order to modify the launch vehicle to carry an American made satellite. All such information is provided in acco
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