Retired· China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 2C/SD

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.

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Launches

since Sep 1997

Success rate

100%

7 of 7 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 42 m
Diameter: 3.35 m
Liftoff mass: 192 t
Liftoff thrust: 2,786 kN
To low Earth orbit: 3,850 kg
Stages: 3
First flight: September 1, 1997
Manufacturer: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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