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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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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)
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.
First Flight Date
1975-11-26
Manufacturer
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 04:39:52 UTC
Updated Time
July 17, 2026 at 04:39:52 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1975-11-26
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Long March 2 (first recoverable satellite) CZ-2 / Recoverable Satellite 1 Long March 2 first-success vehicle CZ-2 / Jianbing 1 长征二号第一颗返回式卫星运载火箭
Vehicle Code
CZ-2 / Recoverable Satellite 1
Long March 2 (first recoverable satellite) - AeroVia