Yunhai-1-02Long March 2DChina 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 MissionYunhai-1-02Type: Earth ScienceThe 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. 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