Gaofen 1Long March 2DChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Fri ยท Apr 26th, 2013 12:13 AM EDT Watch Online LocationLaunch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China102 rockets have launched from Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China. RocketLong March 2DLength: 38.3 meters Diameter: 3.35 meters First Launch: August 9, 1992The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.The Long March 2D rocket has been launched a total of 39 times with 38 successful and 1 failed launches. AgencyChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationType: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long MarchCountry: CHNThe 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule