Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:50 AM (your time) · Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
About PIESAT-2 13-16
4 X-band synthetic-aperture radar Earth observation satellites for the Chinese Earth observation satellite company PIESAT.
Orbital Attempt
#7,399
CASC Mission
#615
Pad Launch
#80
Location Launch
#161
Designator
2026-218
The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
Length
38.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
232 t
Thrust
2,962 kN
Capacity
3,500 kg
Capacity
0 kg
Capacity
1,300 kg
Launch Cost
$30M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1992
Fastest Turnaround
1d 20h
Total Launches
101
Successful
100
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
69
Maiden flight: Aug 9, 1992
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
621
Successful
605
Failed
16
Pending
10
Consecutive Success
12
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Sep 19, 2026, 6:50 PM
Total Launches
163
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
Sep 19, 2026, 10:50 AM
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2 updates
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