Long March 2C | AlSat 3A

Mission Status

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Mission Updates

Jan 15, 04:45 AM Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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Jan 13, 05:41 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.

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Mission Details

Earth observation satellite built by China's CAST for the Algerian Space Agency.

Mission Type Earth Science
Orbit Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch Window 03:53 AM - 04:17 AM

Rocket Configuration

Name Long March 2C
Manufacturer China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Height 42 m
Diameter 3.35 m
Maiden Flight 1982-09-09
Success Rate 63/64 (98%)

The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.