Rocket Details

In-depth specifications and launch history

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Long March 2D

Long March 2D

Long March Family

About This Rocket

Broke up after sucessful water landing

Physical Specifications

Height38.3 m
Diameter3.35 m
Launch Mass232 kg
Stages1 - 2

Performance

LEO Capacity3,500 kg
GTO CapacityN/A kg
Thrust2,962 kN
Launch Cost$30,000,000

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation logo

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

(CASC)

GovernmentCHNFounded 1999

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.

Total Launches

527

Success: 513Failed: 14

Success Rate

97.3%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorChairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Consecutive Successes69

Technical Information

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.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightAug 9, 1992
Total Launches93
Success: 92Failed: 1
Landing Success0/0

Additional Information

Variant2D
Serial NumberB1007
Consecutive Successes61