CASC Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle Long March 2F/G
About the Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle Mission
| Type | Government/Top Secret |
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| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
4th flight of the Chinese spaceplane capable of returning to Earth.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
| Launches | 29 |
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| Orbital Launch Attempts | 29 |
| Total Launches | 298 |
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
CASC Long March 2F/G Rocket
The 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/G version includes longer boosters for increased lift capability, among other improvements.
| Length | 62.0 m |
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| Diameter | 3.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 464.0 T |
| LEO Capacity | 8,399 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 10/31/2011 |
Mission Spacecraft
Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle
Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a CASC Spaceplane designed for Reusable technology demonstration test bed for orbital and re-entry operations. and traveled to Low Earth Orbit.
First Chinese reusable spacecraft, apparently a spaceplane with wings per a photo taken by a US satellite. No public information of it is available.
Its official name is "Chongfu Shiyong Shiyan Hangtian Qi", meaning "Reusable Experimental Spacecraft".
Note: It is unknown how many flight vehicles have been built and flown. The Chinese reusable experimental spacecraft is the first Chinese reusable spacecraft. Multiple months
| Type | Spaceplane |
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| Agency | CASC |
| Status | Active |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Maiden Flight | 9/4/2020 |
| Flights | 4 |
| Human Rated | No |
About CASC
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.
| Total Launches | 617 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 601 |
| Failed | 16 |
| Pending | 8 |
| Consecutive Success | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the CASC Long March 2F/G Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle launch scheduled?
The CASC Long March 2F/G Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the CASC Long March 2F/G Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle mission launch from?
The CASC Long March 2F/G rocket launched from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
What rocket was used for the Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle mission?
The Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle mission launched aboard a CASC Long March 2F/G rocket. The 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/G version includes longer boosters for increased lift capability, among other improvements. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the CASC Long March 2F/G Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle launch?
The CASC Long March 2F/G Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the CASC Long March 2F/G Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest CASC Long March 2F/G launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official CASC live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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Launch success (launch time is approximate).
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities extremely uncertain.