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Long March 2C

Long March 2C is the long-serving two-stage member of the Long March 2 series for low Earth, sun-synchronous, and highly elliptical missions. It supports optional upper stages and multiple-satellite adapters and has launched Chinese recoverable, scientific, environmental, and commercial spacecraft since 1982.

Identity

Aliases
Chang Zheng 2CCZ-2CLM-2C长征二号丙
Family Name
Long March 2
Full Name
Long March 2C
Reusability
expendable
Slug
long-march-2c
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
C

Details

Description
Long March 2C is the long-serving two-stage member of the Long March 2 series for low Earth, sun-synchronous, and highly elliptical missions. It supports optional upper stages and multiple-satellite adapters and has launched Chinese recoverable, scientific, environmental, and commercial spacecraft since 1982.
Diameter M
3.35
First Flight Year
1,982
Height M
43
Liftoff Mass Kg
242,500
Manufacturer Id
jd7fbrt32syts4rtsgsh4m023n7kqwpa
Parent Vehicle Family Id
nd7hrn1r0vcy6ctfvwteb8h5358afd8k
Payload Capacity Kg
Leo
3,850
Sso
1,900
Stages Count
2
Strap On Boosters Count
0

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 6:26:39 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:26:39 AM