What rocket is launching Long March 2C | 3 x Yaogan-30-01?

Long March 2C | 3 x Yaogan-30-01 is launching on the Long March 2C.

Where is Long March 2C | 3 x Yaogan-30-01 launching from?

Long March 2C | 3 x Yaogan-30-01 is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Is the Long March 2C reusable?

No — the Long March 2C is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 2C flown?

The Long March 2C has launched 65 times to date, with 64 successful flights.

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Long March 2C | 3 x Yaogan-30-01

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 2C

Launch time

Friday, September 29, 2017 at 4:21 AM

Success

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#5,677

CASC Mission

#198

Pad Launch

#37

Location Launch

#104

Designator

2017-058

Launch Window

NET

Sep 29, 2017, 4:21 AM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

4:13 AM

Window Open

4:35 AM

Window Close

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Total Launches

108

Orbital Attempts

108

Fastest Turnaround

13d 6h

Wikipedia Map

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Sep 29, 2017, 12:21 PM

Total Launches

241

Total Landings

Coordinates

28.2460, 102.0266

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 2C Specs

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.

Length

42 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

233 t

Capacity

3,850 kg

Capacity

1,400 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1982

Fastest Turnaround

15d 20h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Sep 9, 1982

Wikipedia

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Founded

1999

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Total Launches

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Long March 2C | 3 x Yaogan-30-01?

Who is launching Long March 2C | 3 x Yaogan-30-01?

Where is Long March 2C | 3 x Yaogan-30-01 launching from?

Is the Long March 2C reusable?

How many times has the Long March 2C flown?