XJS-C, XJS-D, XJS-E, XJS-FLong March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Wed ยท Feb 19th, 2020 4:07 PM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swxk3YXvFFk Mission XJS-C, XJS-D, XJS-E, XJS-F Type: Earth Science These are four experimental satellites which will be used mainly to test some Earth observation technologies. Location Launch Complex 3 ( LC-3 ) ( LA-1 ) Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 99 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