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Long March 2C

In service· 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.

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Long March 2C

Launches

66

since Sep 1982

Success rate

98.4%

65 of 66 successful

In a row

44

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

0246

2

3

201820192020202120222023202420252026

Specifications

Height: 42 m
Diameter: 3.35 m
Liftoff mass: 233 t
To low Earth orbit: 3,850 kg
Stages: 2
First flight: September 9, 1982
Manufacturer: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 2C · Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLaunch Successful3:02 AM UTC Jan31Sat

Long March 2C | AlSat 3B

AlSat 3BChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 2C · Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLaunch Successful4:01 AM UTC Jan15Thu

Long March 2C | AlSat 3A

AlSat 3AChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 2C · Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLaunch Successful4:01 AM UTC Nov19Wed

Long March 2C | Shijian 30 A-C

Shijian 30 A-CChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 2C · Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLaunch Successful4:01 AM UTC

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