What rocket is launching Long March 2D | VRSS-1?

Long March 2D | VRSS-1 is launching on the Long March 2D.

Where is Long March 2D | VRSS-1 launching from?

Long March 2D | VRSS-1 is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Is the Long March 2D reusable?

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

How many times has the Long March 2D flown?

The Long March 2D has launched 100 times to date, with 99 successful flights.

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Long March 2D | VRSS-1

Name: Long March 2D | VRSS-1 — Long March 2D
Start: 2012-09-29T04:12:04Z
End: 2012-09-29T04:12:04Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 2D

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#5,245

CASC Mission

#114

Pad Launch

#22

Location Launch

#60

Designator

2012-052

Launch Window

NET

Sep 29, 2012, 4:12 AM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Total Launches

137

Orbital Attempts

137

Fastest Turnaround

10d 18h

Wikipedia Map

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Sep 29, 2012, 12:12 PM

Total Launches

291

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 2D Specs

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

Maiden Flight

1992

Fastest Turnaround

1d 20h

Total Launches

100

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Aug 9, 1992

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 Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Long March 2D | VRSS-1?

Who is launching Long March 2D | VRSS-1?

Where is Long March 2D | VRSS-1 launching from?

Is the Long March 2D reusable?

How many times has the Long March 2D flown?