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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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Tianqi-6 was launched on October 26th on a Long March 2C from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center as a secondary payload.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025China's mega-constellations mega-article

Tianqi-12 was launched on May 6th as a secondary payload on a Long March 2C from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

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PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025China's mega-constellations mega-article

Future Mobility Group 02 (11 satellites) launched on February 3rd 2024 aboard a Long March 2C from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025China's mega-constellations mega-article

China’s human spaceflight program is currently in a hazardous period with no backup Shenzhou spacecraft or Long March 2F/G launch vehicle available at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

PlanGeneralValue 3.2Dec 7, 2025CMSA Doubles Down on Safety Following First Human Spaceflight Emergency

The Long March-2F rocket carrying Shenzhou-22 lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China.

PlanGeneralValue 2.5Nov 30, 2025China launches Shenzhou-22 early for stranded space station crew

The Long March 2F launch vehicle has completed propellant injection for the Shenzhou XXII mission.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.2Nov 30, 2025Successful launch preparations underway for Shenzhou XXII resupply mission

Currently, there is no Shenzhou spacecraft or Long March 2F/G launch vehicle at Jiuquan to perform the task of launch-on-need.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Nov 28, 20252026 Human Spaceflight Missions to Proceed as Planned Following 'Emergency Response' Mission

Space.com reported that the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center has a reserve Long March 2F/G and Shenzhou spacecraft ready for rapid launch if needed.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.5Nov 26, 2025中国宇宙ステーションに「神舟22号」がドッキング–緊急事態対応の「成功例を示した」と声明

Shenzhou 22 was launched by a Long March 2F/G rocket and carried various supplies, including food, medicine, and equipment to repair Shenzhou 20's cracked window.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 26, 2025中国宇宙ステーションに「神舟22号」がドッキング–緊急事態対応の「成功例を示した」と声明

The next vehicle stack for Long March 2F Y23 was originally planned for March 2026.

PlanValue 2.8Nov 25, 2025With both Transporters #1 (at launch pad) and #2 (by the VAB) empty, there is currently no standby Long March 2F at Jiuquan. We expect the timeline for Long March 2F Y23 and Shenzhou-23 to move to the left. Originally planned for March 2026, the next vehicle stack will need to arrive earlier to reinstate the 'One Launch, One Standby' protocol.

Long March 2F Y22 launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft from Jiuquan at 04:11:45.459 UTC on November 25.

PlanGeneralValue 4.2Nov 25, 2025🚀 Liftoff! At 04:11:45.459 UTC on November 25, Long March 2F Y22 launched Shenzhou-22 spacecraft from Jiuquan. This marks a historic first: the spacecraft is launching uncrewed to meet astronauts already waiting in orbit. In place of a crew, Shenzhou-22 is carrying essential resupplies to the space station."

A Long March 2F/G launched the uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft at 12:11 pm China Standard Time on November 25th from Launch Area 4 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

PlanGeneralValue 4.5Nov 25, 2025'Emergency Response' Shenzhou-22 Successfully Launched to Tiangong [Long March 2F/G Y22]

The Long March 2F series has had 27 launches, and the Long March launch vehicle series has had 610 launches.

GeneralGrowthValue 3.0Nov 25, 2025'Emergency Response' Shenzhou-22 Successfully Launched to Tiangong [Long March 2F/G Y22]

The timeline for Long March 2F Y23 and Shenzhou-23 is expected to move to an earlier date.

PlanValue 2.0Nov 25, 2025With both Transporters #1 (at launch pad) and #2 (by the VAB) empty, there is currently no standby Long March 2F at Jiuquan. We expect the timeline for Long March 2F Y23 and Shenzhou-23 to move to the left. Originally planned for March 2026, the next vehicle stack will need to arrive earlier to reinstate the 'One Launch, One Standby' protocol.

Shenzhou-22 was propelled by a Long March 2F rocket and carries supplies and equipment to support scientific and logistical operations on the orbital platform.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 25, 2025Despega la nave Shenzhou-22 para normalizar la situación en la estación Tiangong

The fairing of the Long March 2C has a diameter of either 3.35 or 4.2 meters.

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

The Long March 2C has launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, and Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

Three satellites named Shijian-30A, 30B, and 30C were aboard the Long March 2C rocket.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Nov 19, 2025New Space Monitoring Trio Reaches Orbit Following Jiuquan Launch [Long March 2C]

A Long March 2C lifted off at 0401 UTC from Jiuquan.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 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 Long March 2C carried the Shijian-30 satellites (01, 02, & 03) into orbit.

GeneralPlanValue 4.0Nov 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