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Long March 2C/SM

Long March 2C/SM was a three-stage Long March 2C configuration developed for the China-ESA Double Star scientific mission. It flew twice, launching Tan Ce 1 to an equatorial orbit in 2003 and Tan Ce 2 to a polar orbit in 2004.

Identity

Aliases
CZ-2C/SMLM-2C/SM长征二号丙SM
Family Name
Long March 2
Full Name
Long March 2C/SM
Reusability
expendable
Slug
long-march-2c-sm
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
C/SM

Details

Description
Long March 2C/SM was a three-stage Long March 2C configuration developed for the China-ESA Double Star scientific mission. It flew twice, launching Tan Ce 1 to an equatorial orbit in 2003 and Tan Ce 2 to a polar orbit in 2004.
First Flight Year
2,003
Last Flight Year
2,004
Manufacturer Id
jd7fbrt32syts4rtsgsh4m023n7kqwpa
Parent Vehicle Family Id
nd7washgysptatw85f3zfzpyj98ah7yn
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 5:00:10 AM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 5:01:03 AM