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Long March 2 (first recoverable satellite)

This original Long March 2 flight article launched China's first recoverable remote-sensing satellite from Jiuquan on 26 November 1975. The launch reached its planned orbit, and the satellite's return capsule was recovered three days later.

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Aliases
CZ-2 / Recoverable Satellite 1Long March 2 first-success vehicleCZ-2 / Jianbing 1长征二号第一颗返回式卫星运载火箭
Name
Long March 2 (first recoverable satellite)
Slug
long-march-2-recoverable-satellite-1
Status
retired

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Description
This original Long March 2 flight article launched China's first recoverable remote-sensing satellite from Jiuquan on 26 November 1975. The launch reached its planned orbit, and the satellite's return capsule was recovered three days later.
Manufacturer Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 4:39:52 AM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 4:39:52 AM

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First Flight Date
1975-11-26
Last Flight Date
1975-11-26
Vehicle Code
CZ-2 / Recoverable Satellite 1