Long March 2 (1974 recoverable-satellite attempt)
This original Long March 2 flight article made the variant's maiden launch from Jiuquan on 5 November 1974 with a recoverable-satellite payload. The mission failed after a damaged wire in the launch vehicle's control system broke and caused loss of attitude control.
Identity
- Aliases
- CZ-2 / 1974 recoverable-satellite attemptLong March 2 maiden-flight vehicleCZ-2 first flight长征二号首飞箭
- Name
- Long March 2 (1974 recoverable-satellite attempt)
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- This original Long March 2 flight article made the variant's maiden launch from Jiuquan on 5 November 1974 with a recoverable-satellite payload. The mission failed after a damaged wire in the launch vehicle's control system broke and caused loss of attitude control.
- First Flight Date
- 1974-11-05
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 17, 2026 at 04:39:50 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 17, 2026 at 04:39:50 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1974-11-05
- Search Name
- Long March 2 (1974 recoverable-satellite attempt) CZ-2 / 1974 recoverable-satellite attempt Long March 2 maiden-flight vehicle CZ-2 first flight 长征二号首飞箭
- Vehicle Code
- CZ-2 / 1974 recoverable-satellite attempt