Shenzhou-8 & Shenzhou-8-GCLong March 2F/GChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Mon ยท Oct 31st, 2011 5:58 PM EDT Watch Online LocationLaunch Area 4 (SLS-1 / 921)Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China102 rockets have launched from Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China. RocketLong March 2The Long March 2 rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 3 successful and 0 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