长征二号
Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.
Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.
| Year | Historical missions | Forecast launches |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2026 | 9 | 8 |
| 2027 | 0 | 8 |
| 2028 | 0 | 8 |
| 2029 | 0 | 8 |
| 2030 | 0 | 8 |
| 2031 | 0 | 8 |
| 2032 | 0 | 8 |
| 2033 | 0 | 8 |
| 2034 | 0 | 8 |
| 2035 | 0 | 8 |
Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.
| Variant | Orbit | Capacity | Altitude | Inclination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Long March 2F G | LEO | 8,400 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Manual Long March crew-launch vehicle capacity fallback. |
Long March 2F T | LEO | 8,400 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Manual Long March crew-launch vehicle capacity copied from sibling Chang Zheng 2F G row. |
Long March 2C | LEO | 3,850 kg | Unknown | Unknown | RocketLaunch.org Long March 2C vehicle page |
Latest launched missions using variants in this family.
| Mission | Variant | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.
| Variant | Stages | Missions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Long March 2 | Not stated | 2 | Retired |
Long March 2C | Not stated | 50 | Active |
Long March 2C a | Not stated | 2 | Retired |
Long March 2C b | Not stated | 26 | Retired |
| 2036 | 0 | 8 |
| 2037 | 0 | 8 |
| 2038 | 0 | 8 |
| 2039 | 0 | 8 |
| 2040 | 0 | 8 |
| 2041 | 0 | 8 |
1 launch location represented.
| Year | Location | Launches | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2027 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2028 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2029 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2030 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2031 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2032 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2033 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2034 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2035 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2036 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2037 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2038 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2039 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2040 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. |
| 2041 | China inland launch centers | aggregate | 8 | 25% | Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default. Site-year coverage backfill copied nearest prior site-rate row. |
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Long March 2C | SSO | 2,500 kg | 700 km | Unknown | CASC Long March 2C/YZ-1S launch report |
Long March 2D | SSO | 1,300 kg | 700 km | Unknown | SAST Long March 2D launch report |
Long March 2C | GTO | 1,250 kg | Unknown | Unknown | RocketLaunch.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 |
Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.
| Mission | Variant | Announced |
|---|---|---|
No forecasted missionsNo upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family. | ||
Long March 2C-III | Not stated | 7 | Retired |
Long March 2C SM | Not stated | 2 | Retired |
Long March 2C SMA | Not stated | 3 | Retired |
Long March 2D | Not stated | 102 | Active |
Long March 2D a | Not stated | 3 | Retired |
Long March 2E | Not stated | 7 | Retired |
Long March 2F | Not stated | 7 | Retired |
Long March 2F G | Not stated | 16 | Active |
Long March 2F T | Not stated | 6 | Active |
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
Editable low-confidence Long March workhorse variant annual throughput default.
The first and second stages of the Long March 2F have a diameter of 3.35 meters, while the boosters have a diameter of 2.3 meters.
The China Manned Space Agency and other agencies have rolled out the Long March 2F/G launch vehicle with the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft to the launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on October 24th.
The Long March 2F has a payload capacity of 8,400 kilograms to low Earth orbit.
The Long March 2F is the only human-rated launch vehicle currently active in China.
The Long March 2F Y21 has been rolled out to the pad at Jiuquan spaceport for the Shenzhou-21 crewed mission.
The Long March 2F has only flown from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
All Long March 2F versions use Dinitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine as propellants.
The Long March 2F Y21 rocket has been rolled out to the launch pad.
The four boosters of the Long March 2F each generate 83 tons of thrust, contributing a combined thrust of 332 tons.
The Long March 2F stands 62 meters tall and weighs 464,000 kilograms when fully fuelled.
Liftoff of the Long March 2F Y21 rocket is scheduled for October 31st.
The Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft is being carried by the Long March 2F Y21 rocket.
The Long March 2F has two active versions, the 2F/G and 2F/T.
The first stage of the Long March 2F is powered by four YF-20B engines generating a combined thrust of 332 tons.
The Long March 2D rocket is approximately 41 meters tall and has a diameter of 3.4 meters.
This launch marks the 101st flight of the Long March 2D rocket and the 599th overall launch of the Long March series.
The launch used a Long March 2D rocket.
China launched the new experimental satellite 'Test No. 31' using the Long March 2D rocket on October 13.
The Long March 2D rocket used a 4-meter diameter fairing for the first time during this launch.
The Shiyan-31 launch was the 7th launch of the Long March 2D rocket.