CZ-2D

The Long March 2D was a two-stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, suitable for launching a variety of low earth orbit satellites. Developed and manufactured by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, the CZ-2D had a typical payload capability of 3,500kg in a 200 km circular orbit. Its first stage was identical to that of the CZ-4. The second stage was essentially the same as that of the CZ-4, except for an improved vehicle equipment bay.

Manufacturer: Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology. Launches: 8. Success Rate: 100.00%. First Launch Date: 1992-08-09. Last Launch Date: 2007-05-25. Launch data is: continuing. LEO Payload: 3,500 kg (7,700 lb). to: 200 km Orbit. at: 28.00 degrees. Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Associated Spacecraft: FSW. Liftoff Thrust: 2,926.200 kN (657,836 lbf). Total Mass: 232,250 kg (512,020 lb). Core Diameter: 3.35 m (10.99 ft). Total Length: 35.07 m (115.05 ft). Launch Price $: 15.000 million. in: 1999 price dollars.

• Stage Number: 1. 1 x Stage: CZ-4A-1. Gross Mass: 192,700 kg (424,800 lb). Empty Mass: 9,500 kg (20,900 lb). Thrust (vac): 3,265.143 kN (734,033 lbf). Isp: 289 sec. Burn time: 170 sec. Isp(sl): 259 sec. Diameter: 3.35 m (10.99 ft). Span: 6.00 m (19.60 ft). Length: 24.66 m (80.90 ft). Propellants: N2O4/UDMH. No Engines: 4. Engine: YF-20B. Other designations: L-180. Status: In production.

• Stage Number: 2. 1 x Stage: CZ-4A-2. Gross Mass: 39,550 kg (87,190 lb). Empty Mass: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Thrust (vac): 831.005 kN (186,817 lbf). Isp: 295 sec. Burn time: 135 sec. Isp(sl): 260 sec. Diameter: 3.35 m (10.99 ft). Span: 3.35 m (10.99 ft). Length: 10.41 m (34.15 ft). Propellants: N2O4/UDMH. No Engines: 1. Engine: YF-25/23. Other designations: L-35. Status: In production.

1992 August 9 - 08:00 GMT - Launch Site: Jiuquan. Launch Complex: LA2. Launch Pad: LA2B?. Launch Vehicle: CZ-2D. Model: Chang Zheng 2D. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 2D CZ2D-1 (27).

• FSW-2 No. 1 Nation: China. Payload: FSW-2 No. 01. Mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: FSW. Agency: MAI. Perigee: 171 km (106 mi). Apogee: 332 km (206 mi). Inclination: 63.10 deg. Period: 89.50 min. COSPAR: 1992-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 22072. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1992-09-01. Fanhui Shi Weixing recoverable imaging satellite; carried microgravity experiments; capsule returned August 25 after 15 days in orbit. References: 1, 2, 5, 6.

• FSW-2 No. 2 Nation: China. Payload: FSW-2 No. 02. Mass: 2,600 kg (5,700 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: FSW. Agency: CASC. Perigee: 207 km (128 mi). Apogee: 350 km (210 mi). Inclination: 62.90 deg. Period: 90.08 min. COSPAR: 1994-037A. USAF Sat Cat: 23145. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1994-09-13. The second Fanhui Shi Weixing FSW-2 was launched on 3 July 1994 into an orbit of 173 km by 343 km at an inclination of 63.0 deg. The spacecraft remained in orbit for 15 days, making four small manoeuvres before successfully returning to Earth. The payload included Earth observation systems, a biological experiment, and microgravity research instruments. The retrievable capsule was recovered in China on July 18References: 2, 5, 6.

• FSW-2 No. 3 Nation: China. Payload: FSW-2 No. 03. Mass: 2,600 kg (5,700 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: FSW. Agency: CASC. Perigee: 121 km (75 mi). Apogee: 133 km (82 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 87.00 min. COSPAR: 1996-059A. USAF Sat Cat: 24634. Duration: 15.00 days. Decay Date: 1996-12-03. Final launch in the FSW series. Landed in China on November 4 after 15 days in orbit. References: 4, 276.

• FSW-3 No. 1 Nation: China. Payload: FSW-18, FSW-3.1, Jianbing 4. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: FSW. Agency: Shangai Academy of Space Technology. Perigee: 141 km (87 mi). Apogee: 165 km (102 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 87.50 min. COSPAR: 2003-051A. USAF Sat Cat: 28078. Decay Date: 2003-12-18. Expected to have been long-awaited 'seeds in space' mission but official announcements spoke only of photography.

• FSW-3 No. 3 Nation: China. Payload: FSW 20. Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: FSW. Perigee: 205 km (127 mi). Apogee: 297 km (184 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. COSPAR: 2004-039A. USAF Sat Cat: 28424. Duration: 17.78 days. Decay Date: 2004-11-09. Recoverable military satellite. Returned to Earth at 02:48 GMT on October 15, falling through the roof of a house in the village of Penglai, Sichuan province. References: 4.

• SJ-7 Nation: China. Payload: Shi Jian 7. Spacecraft: SJ. Manufacturer: China Aerospace Corp. Perigee: 555 km (344 mi). Apogee: 573 km (356 mi). Inclination: 97.60 deg. Period: 95.90 min. COSPAR: 2005-024A. USAF Sat Cat: 28737.

• FSW-3 No. 5 Nation: China. Payload: FSW-22. Mass: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: FSW. Agency: CAST. Manufacturer: SAST. Perigee: 178 km (110 mi). Apogee: 224 km (139 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 88.50 min. COSPAR: 2005-033A. USAF Sat Cat: 28824. Duration: 49.00 days. Decay Date: 2005-10-17. Decayed 17 October 2005.

• Yaogan 2 Nation: China. Mass: 2,700 kg (5,900 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military Radarsat. Spacecraft: Yaogan. Agency: CNSA. Manufacturer: CAST. Perigee: 631 km (392 mi). Apogee: 655 km (406 mi). Inclination: 97.80 deg. Period: 97.60 min. COSPAR: 2007-019A. USAF Sat Cat: 31490. Second Chinese synthetic aperture radar military surveillance satellite.

• Zheda Pixing 1 Nation: China. Mass: 2.00 kg (4.40 lb). Class: Technology. Agency: Zhejiang University. Manufacturer: SIMIT. COSPAR: 2007-019x. Experimental microelectronics research picosatellite.

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