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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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The Long March 2D rocket carried a single satellite, Shiyan-31, into a polar orbit.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 13, 2025Optical Imaging Test Satellite Launched From Jiuquan [Long March 2D Y92]

The Long March-2D rocket successfully deployed the 30-01 and 30-02 satellites for Earth observation.

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PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Long March-2D rocket completes its 100th launch, successfully deploying 30-01 and 30-02 satellites for Earth observation. Another milestone for China's aerospace industry. Full HD:https://youtu.be/VI_9ByaeD7M

The Long March-2D rocket has completed its 100th launch.

GeneralPlanValue 3.5Oct 3, 2025Long March-2D rocket completes its 100th launch, successfully deploying 30-01 and 30-02 satellites for Earth observation. Another milestone for China's aerospace industry. Full HD:https://youtu.be/VI_9ByaeD7M

The Long March 2D rocket has been launching since August 1992.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Sep 29, 2025R to @Cosmic_Penguin: And this means the Long March 2D rocket - veteran of launches since August 1992 - has become the 2nd Chinese rocket (after LM-3B) to reach 100 launches, and all are successful (at least, by ULA standards)! Its cheapness means it may still have long lives ahead in the future.

The Long March 2D rocket launched the experimental Shiyan-30 (01) and (02) satellites into orbit.

PlanValue 4.0Sep 29, 2025Launch 59: A Long March 2D lifted off at 0300 UTC today from Xichang, sending the experimental Shiyan-30 (01) and (02) satellites into orbit. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/eOGi0svYbp0F8D2-v-HhnA

A Long March 2D rocket lifted off from Xichang at 0300 UTC today.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Sep 29, 2025Launch 59: A Long March 2D lifted off at 0300 UTC today from Xichang, sending the experimental Shiyan-30 (01) and (02) satellites into orbit. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/eOGi0svYbp0F8D2-v-HhnA

The Long March 2D rocket has achieved 100 successful launches.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.0Sep 29, 2025R to @Cosmic_Penguin: And this means the Long March 2D rocket - veteran of launches since August 1992 - has become the 2nd Chinese rocket (after LM-3B) to reach 100 launches, and all are successful (at least, by ULA standards)! Its cheapness means it may still have long lives ahead in the future.

The Long March 2D rocket is the second Chinese rocket to reach 100 successful launches, after the LM-3B.

GeneralValue 3.0Sep 29, 2025R to @Cosmic_Penguin: And this means the Long March 2D rocket - veteran of launches since August 1992 - has become the 2nd Chinese rocket (after LM-3B) to reach 100 launches, and all are successful (at least, by ULA standards)! Its cheapness means it may still have long lives ahead in the future.

The Long March 2D rocket has flown from all of China’s inland launch sites.

GeneralValue 2.0Sep 29, 2025100th Long March 2D Launches Two New Test Spacecraft! [Long March 2D Y94]

This launch marked the fastest turnaround of Launch Area 4's non-crewed launch pad, following a Long March 2C mission on September 16th.

GeneralValue 2.8Sep 26, 2025Night Launch Delivers New Weather Spacecraft [Long March 4C Y45]

The first test of grid fins was conducted on a Long March 2C from Xichang, verifying their ability to untuck and lock into position for descent.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Sep 23, 2025Testing Grid Fins on Older Rockets to Support Reusability Efforts

A fully fueled Long March 2C on the launch pad is 42 meters tall and weighs 233,000 kilograms.

CapabilityValue 4.0Sep 16, 2025Internet Constellation Test Satellites Delivered to Orbit [Long March 2C/YZ-1S]

The Long March 2C rocket launched the Yuanzheng-1S upper stage at 01:06 UTC on September 16.

PlanValue 4.0Sep 16, 2025🚀 Liftoff at 01:06UTC on September 16, Long March 2C with Yuanzheng-1S upper stage launched Internet tech demo satellites from Jiuquan

On the launch pad the Long March 2C is 42 meters tall and weighs 233,000 kilograms when fully fueled.

CapabilityValue 4.0Sep 16, 2025Internet Constellation Test Satellites Delivered to Orbit [Long March 2C/YZ-1S]

GalaxySpace developed one of the test satellites launched on the September 16 Long March 2C using unspecified new materials.

CapabilityValue 3.0Sep 16, 2025Internet Constellation Test Satellites Delivered to Orbit [Long March 2C/YZ-1S]

The September 16 Long March 2C delivered four test spacecraft to low Earth orbit.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Sep 16, 2025Internet Constellation Test Satellites Delivered to Orbit [Long March 2C/YZ-1S]

The launch of the Long March 2C rocket took place from Jiuquan.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Sep 16, 2025🚀 Liftoff at 01:06UTC on September 16, Long March 2C with Yuanzheng-1S upper stage launched Internet tech demo satellites from Jiuquan

Minospace provided one of the test spacecraft aboard the September 16 Long March 2C.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.8Sep 16, 2025Internet Constellation Test Satellites Delivered to Orbit [Long March 2C/YZ-1S]

China Commercial Satellite Corporation provided the two remaining satellites carried on the September 16 Long March 2C.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.5Sep 16, 2025Internet Constellation Test Satellites Delivered to Orbit [Long March 2C/YZ-1S]

The Long March 2C on September 16 was equipped with a Yuanzheng-1S upper stage on its ninth mission.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 16, 2025Internet Constellation Test Satellites Delivered to Orbit [Long March 2C/YZ-1S]