Long March 2C (Recoverable Satellite 9)
This Long March 2C flight article launched China's ninth recoverable satellite from Jiuquan on 5 August 1987. The successful mission also carried a French Matra microgravity experiment and marked an early Chinese international space-cooperation flight.
Identity
- Aliases
- CZ-2C / Recoverable Satellite 9Long March 2C Recoverable Satellite 9 launch vehicle第九颗返回式卫星
- Name
- Long March 2C (Recoverable Satellite 9)
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- This Long March 2C flight article launched China's ninth recoverable satellite from Jiuquan on 5 August 1987. The successful mission also carried a French Matra microgravity experiment and marked an early Chinese international space-cooperation flight.
- First Flight Date
- 1987-08-05
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 17, 2026 at 05:06:22 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 17, 2026 at 05:06:22 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1987-08-05
- Search Name
- Long March 2C (Recoverable Satellite 9) CZ-2C / Recoverable Satellite 9 Long March 2C Recoverable Satellite 9 launch vehicle 第九颗返回式卫星
- Vehicle Code
- CZ-2C / Recoverable Satellite 9