Success
Yaogan 35 Group 05
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2D
LEOorbit
3 Chinese military reconnaissance satellites.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 4:19 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,295
CASC Mission
#383
Pad Launch
#74
Location Launch
#176
Designator
2022-109
Launch Window
NET
Sep 6, 2022, 4:19 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
4:09 AM
Window Open
4:29 AM
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
Sep 6, 2022, 12:19 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266