Success
Yaogan 35 Group 03
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2D
LEOorbit
3 Chinese reconnaissance satellites.
Friday, July 29, 2022 at 1:28 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,273
CASC Mission
#376
Pad Launch
#72
Location Launch
#173
Designator
2022-088
Launch Window
NET
Jul 29, 2022, 1:28 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
1:16 PM
Window Open
1:37 PM
Window Close
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
LEO Capacity
3,500 kg
GTO Capacity
0 kg
SSO Capacity
1,300 kg
Launch Cost
$30M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1992
Fastest Turnaround
1d 20h
Total Launches
99
Successful
98
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
67
Maiden flight: Aug 9, 1992
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
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
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
Jul 29, 2022, 9:28 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266