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)
- Slug
- long-march-2-1974-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.
- Manufacturer Id
- jd7fbrt32syts4rtsgsh4m023n7kqwpa
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7rf536v68pzwc9sr2ykv4vrx8ahm3m
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- Creation Time
- 7/17/2026, 4:39:50 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/17/2026, 4:39:50 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1974-11-05
- Last Flight Date
- 1974-11-05
- Vehicle Code
- CZ-2 / 1974 recoverable-satellite attempt