QUESS (Micius)Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Mon ยท Aug 15th, 2016 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM EDT Location Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603) Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China 97 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 2D Length: 38.3 meters Diameter: 3.35 meters First Launched: August 9, 1992 The 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. Agency China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Type: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long March Spacecraft: Country: CHN 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule