Long March 2A (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 2A is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (established in 1999). It undertook its inaugural launch on 11/05/1974.
The Long March 2 is a rocket family of expendable launch vehicles operated by China
Long March 2A Specifications
| Variant | A |
|---|---|
| Length | 31.17 m |
| Diameter | 3.35 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 190 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2786 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 1800 kg |
Long March 2A Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 3 |
Manufacturer
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.