Long March 2C/SM
In-activeChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Dec. 29, 2003
Description
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.
Specifications
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Stages
3 -
Length
42.0 m -
Diameter
3.35 m -
Fairing Diameter
3.35 m -
Launch Mass
233.0 T -
Thrust
2962.0 kN
Family
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Name
Long March 2C/SM -
Family
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Variant
C/SM -
Alias
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Full Name
Long March 2C/SM
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
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Low Earth Orbit
3850.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
1440.0 kg -
Direct Geostationary
― -
Sun-Synchronous Capacity
―
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Government
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
CASC 1999The 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.
Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 2
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaTaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
July 25, 2004, 7:05 a.m.
Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 1
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Dec. 29, 2003, 7:06 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
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