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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.

Long March 2C/SM
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Aliases
CZ-2C/SMLM-2C/SM长征二号丙SM
Family Name
Long March 2
Full Name
Long March 2C/SM
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
C/SM

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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
Parent Vehicle Family
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 05:00:10 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 11:44:33 UTC

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Long March 2C/SM CZ-2C/SM LM-2C/SM 长征二号丙SM