Shijian 17Long March 5 / YZ-2 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Thu ยท Nov 3rd, 2016 8:43 AM - 9:00 AM EDT Location Wenchang Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 10 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 5 / YZ-2 Length: meters Diameter: meters First Launched: December 8, 2020 The Long March 5 / YZ-2 rocket has been launched a total of 2 times with 1 successful and 1 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