What rocket is launching Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1?

Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 is launching on the Long March 2F/G.

Where is Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 launching from?

Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 is launching from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Is the Long March 2F/G reusable?

No — the Long March 2F/G is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 2F/G flown?

The Long March 2F/G has launched 22 times to date, with 22 successful flights.

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Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 2F/G

Launch time

Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Success

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#5,162

CASC Mission

#93

Pad Launch

Location Launch

#55

Designator

2011-053

Launch Window

NET

Sep 29, 2011, 1:16 PM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

24d 12h

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, 2011, 9:16 PM

Total Launches

291

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 2F/G Specs

The Long March 2F is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket, part of the Long March 2 rocket family. Designed to launch the crewed Shenzhou spacecraft, the Long March 2F is a human-rated two-stage version of the Long March 2E rocket, which in turn was based on the Long March 2C launch vehicle. It is launched from complex SLS at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The Long March 2F/G version includes longer boosters for increased lift capability, among other improvements.

Length

62 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

464 t

Capacity

8,399 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2011

Fastest Turnaround

24d 12h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Oct 31, 2011

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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Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1?

Who is launching Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1?

Where is Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 launching from?

Is the Long March 2F/G reusable?

How many times has the Long March 2F/G flown?