What rocket is launching Yaogan 36?

Yaogan 36 is launching on the Long March 2D.

Who is launching Yaogan 36?

Yaogan 36 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Yaogan 36 launching from?

Yaogan 36 is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Yaogan 36 heading to?

Yaogan 36 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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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Yaogan 36

Name: Yaogan 36 — Long March 2D
Start: 2022-09-26T13:38:00Z
End: 2022-09-26T13:48:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Government/Top Secret

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 2DLEOorbit

Overview

3 Chinese military reconnaissance satellites.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,306

CASC Mission

#386

Pad Launch

#75

Location Launch

#177

Designator

2022-120

Launch Window

NET

Sep 26, 2022, 1:38 PM

Schedule Changes

1 update

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 26, 2022, 9:38 PM

Total Launches

241

Total Landings

Coordinates

28.2460, 102.0266

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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

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Overview

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 Yaogan 36?

Who is launching Yaogan 36?

Where is Yaogan 36 launching from?

What orbit is Yaogan 36 heading to?

Is the Long March 2D reusable?

How many times has the Long March 2D flown?

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