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Long March 2C/SMA

Long March 2C/SMA is a three-stage Long March 2C configuration using the SMA upper stage for higher-energy and precise-orbit missions. Its documented flights launched Shijian 9A/B in 2012 and Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite 1 with PAKTES-1A in 2018.

Long March 2C/SMA
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Identity

Aliases
CZ-2C/SMALM-2C/SMA长征二号丙/SMA
Family Name
Long March 2
Full Name
Long March 2C/SMA
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
C/SMA

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Description
Long March 2C/SMA is a three-stage Long March 2C configuration using the SMA upper stage for higher-energy and precise-orbit missions. Its documented flights launched Shijian 9A/B in 2012 and Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite 1 with PAKTES-1A in 2018.
First Flight Year
2,012
Last Flight Year
2,018
Manufacturer
Parent Vehicle Family
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 05:01:06 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 11:44:54 UTC

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