Shenzhou-8 & Shenzhou-8-GCLong March 2F/G China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Mon ยท Oct 31st, 2011 5:58 PM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lD0J-7oX6A Location Launch Area 4 (SLS-1 / 921) Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China 97 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 2 Length: meters Diameter: meters First Launched: December 8, 2020 The Long March 2 rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 3 successful and 0 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