Yunhai-1-02Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Tue ยท Sep 24th, 2019 8:54 PM - 9:15 PM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQn0Lk9fuWY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChZauET7hMg Mission Yunhai-1-02 Type: Earth Science The Yunhai-1 satellite is designed for detecting environmental elements in the atmosphere and ocean, the space environment, disaster prevention and reduction, and scientific experimentation. It is made by the Shanghai Institute of Spaceflight Technology. 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