CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Long March 2C | Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)

SUCCESS Long March 2C →
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Aug 29, 2004 at 07:50 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Earth Science Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 98% success
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PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW

Recoverable satellite officially stated to be conducting space scientific research, land surveying, mapping and other scientific experiments. Said to have improved experimental technology, with higher orientation precision and more complex on-board computers and software.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2C
AGENCY
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
MISSION
Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
LAUNCH SITE
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 05256db3-61a5-44b5-b0c7-dca8157b8ff3
Reported date: Aug 29, 2004 at 07:50 UTC
Last synced: 8 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 2C →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
65
SUCCESSES
64
SUCCESS RATE
98.5%

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2C | Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) launch?
The Long March 2C | Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) is scheduled for Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 7:50 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)?
The Long March 2C | Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) mission uses the Long March 2C rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2C has flown 65 times with a 98.5% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2C | Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) going to?
The Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Fanhui Shi Weixing (19)?
The Long March 2C | Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 29, 2004 at 07:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 minutes ago
●Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: 05256db3-61a5-44b5-b0c7-dca8157b8ff3
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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Mission Profile

Fanhui Shi Weixing (19) was a Long March 2C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on August 29, 2004. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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