Shenzhou-2Long March 2FChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Tue ยท Jan 9th, 2001 12:00 PM EST LocationLaunch Area 4 (SLS-1 / 921)Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China107 rockets have launched from Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China. RocketLong March 2FLength: 62 meters Diameter: 3.35 meters First Launch: November 19, 1999The Long March 2F is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket, part of the Long March 2 rocket family. Designed to launch the crewed Shenzhou spacecraft, the Long March 2F is a human-rated two-stage version of the Long March 2E rocket, which in turn was based on the Long March 2C launch vehicle. It is launched from complex SLS at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.The Long March 2F rocket has been launched a total of 12 times with 12 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