Long March 2C/YZ-1S | Shiyan 33

Mission Status

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

Mission Updates

27 mar, 05:05 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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26 mar, 03:09 Cosmic_Penguin

Updated possible launch vehicle identity per newest information.

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23 mar, 23:44 Cosmic_Penguin

Change in possible launch vehicle identification based on possible information.

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22 mar, 17:59 Cosmic_Penguin

Changed tentative launch vehicle identification based on evidence of new drop zones.

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21 mar, 20:25 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Launch vehicle and payload identities highly uncertain.

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Mission Details

Chinese satellite reported to be for "space environment research" purposes. Actual usage not known.

Tipo Missione Government/Top Secret
Orbita Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch Window 04:04 - 04:38

Rocket Configuration

Name Long March 2C/YZ-1S
Manufacturer China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Height 42 m
Diameter 3.35 m
Maiden Flight 2018-10-09
Success Rate 9/10 (90%)

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.