Long March 2E (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 2E, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation established in 1999, undertook its inaugural launch on 07/16/1990, is non-reusable and is inactive.
Long March 2E has 5 successful launches and 2 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 7 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.
The Long March 2E is a斯expendable launch vehicle made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine, augmented by 4 liquid fuel boosters using the same fuel.
- Length: 49.686 m
- Diameter: 7.85 m
- Launch Mass: 462 T
- LEO Capacity: 9200 kg
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
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.