Long March 2C/SM (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 2C/SM is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (established in 1999). It undertook its inaugural launch on 12/29/2003.
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.
Long March 2C/SM Specifications
| Variant | C/SM |
|---|---|
| Length | 42 m |
| Diameter | 3.35 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 233 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2962 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 3850 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 1440 kg |
Long March 2C/SM Launch Record
| Total Launches | 2 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 2 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 2 |
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.