Rocket Details

In-depth specifications and launch history

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Long March 2C

Long March 2C

Long March Family

About This Rocket

Stage Expended

Physical Specifications

Height42 m
Diameter3.35 m
Launch Mass233 kg
Stages2

Performance

LEO Capacity3,850 kg
GTO CapacityN/A kg
ThrustN/A kN
Launch CostN/A

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

508

Success: 494Failed: 14

Success Rate

97.2%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorChairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Consecutive Successes50

Technical Information

The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightSep 9, 1982
Total Launches62
Success: 61Failed: 1
Landing Success0/0

Additional Information

VariantC
Serial NumberB1054
Consecutive Successes40