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Long March 2C | FSW-0 9

SUCCESSAug 5, 1987 at 06:39 UTCLong March 2C →
PADLaunch Area 2B
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Chinese Fanhui Shi Weixing recoverable reconnaissance satellite

AGENCY
Ministry of Space Industry
MISSION
FSW-0 9
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 2B
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ea6e58f4-7b25-4e30-aebb-5a66a7e9b9f5
Reported date: Aug 5, 1987 at 06:39 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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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.

When is the Long March 2C | FSW-0 9 launch?
The Long March 2C | FSW-0 9 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 1987 at 6:39 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 FSW-0 9?
The Long March 2C | FSW-0 9 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 | FSW-0 9 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 2B at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is FSW-0 9 going to?
The FSW-0 9 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching FSW-0 9?
The Long March 2C | FSW-0 9 is operated by Ministry of Space Industry.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | FSW-0 9 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.
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 5, 1987 at 06:39 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Ministry of Space Industry
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: ea6e58f4-7b25-4e30-aebb-5a66a7e9b9f5
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Pad weather at 41.31, 100.31