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Long March 2 (third recoverable satellite)

This original Long March 2 flight article launched China's third recoverable satellite from Jiuquan on 26 January 1978. It was the fourth and final launch of the original configuration and its third consecutive success.

Identity

Aliases
CZ-2 / Recoverable Satellite 3Long March 2 final-flight vehicle长征二号第三颗返回式卫星运载火箭
Name
Long March 2 (third recoverable satellite)
Slug
long-march-2-recoverable-satellite-3
Status
retired

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Description
This original Long March 2 flight article launched China's third recoverable satellite from Jiuquan on 26 January 1978. It was the fourth and final launch of the original configuration and its third consecutive success.
Manufacturer Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 4:39:56 AM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 4:39:56 AM

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First Flight Date
1978-01-26
Last Flight Date
1978-01-26
Vehicle Code
CZ-2 / Recoverable Satellite 3