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Vehicle family profile

Long March 2

长征二号

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Active
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Variants
13
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
233
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
8,400 kg
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
201920
2020110
2021140
2022240
2023250
2024180
2025130
202698
202708
202808
202908
203008
203108
203208
203308
203408
203508

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Long March 2F G
LEO8,400 kgUnknownUnknownManual Long March crew-launch vehicle capacity fallback.
Long March 2F T
LEO8,400 kgUnknownUnknownManual Long March crew-launch vehicle capacity copied from sibling Chang Zheng 2F G row.
Long March 2C
LEO3,850 kgUnknownUnknownRocketLaunch.org Long March 2C vehicle page

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch
WHJSW 10
Long March 2D
May 30, 2026
Shenzhou 23 Mission
Long March 2F G
May 24, 2026
WHJSW 9-1 to 9-4
Long March 2D
Apr 24, 2026
Shiyan 33 Mission

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Long March 2
Not stated2Retired
Long March 2C
Not stated50Active
Long March 2C a
Not stated2Retired
Long March 2C b
Not stated26Retired
203608
203708
203808
203908
204008
204108

Forecast Location Split

1 launch location represented.

YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2027China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2028China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2029China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2030China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2031China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2032China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2033China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2034China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2035China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2036China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2037China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2038China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2039China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2040China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
2041China inland launch centers | aggregate825%Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. Site-year coverage backfill copied nearest prior site-rate row.
China inland launch centers | aggregate
2026 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2027 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2028 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2029 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2030 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2031 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

Long March 2C
SSO2,500 kg700 kmUnknownCASC Long March 2C/YZ-1S launch report
Long March 2D
SSO1,300 kg700 kmUnknownSAST Long March 2D launch report
Long March 2C
GTO1,250 kgUnknownUnknownRocketLaunch.org Long March 2C vehicle page
Long March 2C
Mar 27, 2026
Siwei Gaojing 2-05/06
Long March 2D
Mar 25, 2026
Shiyan 30 03/04
Long March 2D
Mar 12, 2026
CSSHQ
Long March 2F T
Feb 7, 2026
Alsat-3B
Long March 2C
Jan 31, 2026

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Long March 2C-III
Not stated7Retired
Long March 2C SM
Not stated2Retired
Long March 2C SMA
Not stated3Retired
Long March 2D
Not stated102Active
Long March 2D a
Not stated3Retired
Long March 2E
Not stated7Retired
Long March 2F
Not stated7Retired
Long March 2F G
Not stated16Active
Long March 2F T
Not stated6Active
Track
China inland launch centers | aggregate
2032 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2033 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2034 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2035 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2036 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

China inland launch centers | aggregate
2037 · 25% confidence
8

Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.

Mentions
393
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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Actions

The Long March 2C has a payload capacity of 3,850 kilograms to low Earth orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

A Long March 2C launched from Launch Area 4 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on November 19th at 12:01 pm China Standard Time.

Plan
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Value 3.5
Nov 19, 2025
New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

The Long March 2C is scheduled for final action in 2025.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 19, 2025A Long March 2C lifted off at 0401 UTC today from Jiuquan, carrying the Shijian-30 (01, 02 & 03) satellites into orbit. This was China's 73rd orbital launch attempt of the year. Final action for CZ-2C in 2025. http://www.calt.com/n689/c2489725/content.html

The second stage of the Long March 2C is powered by a single YF-22E engine and four YF-23C verniers generating 80 tons of thrust.

CapabilityValue 4.7Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

The Long March 2C has a payload capacity of 1,900 kilograms to a sun-synchronous orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

The Long March 2C has a payload capacity of 1,250 kilograms to a geostationary transfer orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

The Long March 2C has completed its 84th launch with this mission.

PlanGeneralValue 2.2Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

The Long March 2C is 42 meters tall and weighs 233,000 kilograms when fully fueled.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

Long March 2C launched Shijian-30-A, Shijian-30-B, and Shijian-30-C at 04:01 UTC on November 19 from Jiuquan.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 19, 2025🚀 Liftoff at 04:01UTC November 19, Long March 2C launched Shijian-30-A/B/C from Jiuquan

The first stage of the Long March 2C is powered by four YF-21C engines generating 302 tons of thrust.

CapabilityValue 4.6Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

The diameter of the first and second stages of the Long March 2C is 3.35 meters.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

China's emergency response measures for its manned spaceflight program include maintaining the Long March 2F rocket and Shenzhou in a nearly launch-ready state.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Nov 19, 2025中国、宇宙ステーションからの帰還カプセル「神舟22号」を急ピッチで準備–11月25日に打ち上げか

A Long March 2F/G will carry the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on a launch toward Tiangong on November 25th at around 12:11 pm China Standard Time.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 18, 2025Replacement Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft to Launch in a Week

Shenzhou-22 is scheduled to launch on a Long March 2F rocket at approximately 04:10 UTC on November 25 from Jiuquan.

PlanGeneralValue 4.2Nov 17, 2025Shenzhou-22: launch of SZ-22 on a Long March 2F set for ~04:10 UTC Nov. 25 from Jiuquan, according to airspace closure notices. This will be uncrewed, carry cargo, but most importantly it's the lifeboat for the Shenzhou-21 crew aboard Tiangong.

According to American media SpaceNews, China's crewed spaceflight emergency plan includes maintaining the Long March 2F rocket and Shenzhou in a state ready for launch.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 17, 2025中国人宇宙飛行士、別カプセルで地球に帰還–当初のカプセルはデブリ衝突で窓ガラスに亀裂

Long March 2F Y22 is likely to be activated.

PlanValue 2.6Nov 11, 2025So, when CCTV broadcasts this announcement with clips of Long March 2F launch facility, I tend to believe that Long March 2F Y22 and Shenzhou-22 will very likely be activated.

The Long March 2F/G Y22 vehicle can arrive at Tiangong between 3.5 and 7 hours after liftoff.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 11, 2025Will the Shenzhou-20 Taikonauts Return With Their Spacecraft?

The Long March 2F/G Y22 vehicle can be prepared for launch as a replacement and rescue ship for Shenzhou-20 in as little as 8.5 days.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 11, 2025Will the Shenzhou-20 Taikonauts Return With Their Spacecraft?

A backup Long March 2F/G launch vehicle and Shenzhou spacecraft are maintained at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.0Nov 8, 2025What's Happening With the Shenzhou-20 Return Delay?

The Shenzhou-21 spacecraft was launched by the Long March 2F Y21 rocket.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.2Oct 31, 2025🚀 And they're off! The Shenzhou-21 spacecraft, powered by Long March 2F Y21 rocket, has just soared from Jiuquan carrying its 3-astronaut crew. It's a fast journey—they're expected to dock with the China Space Station in just 3.5 hours! #Shenzhou21 #LongMarch2F #ChinaSpaceStation