CHINA

Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1

SUCCESSNov 26, 1975 at 00:00 UTCLong March 2C →

China’s first recoverable satellite mission. Successfully returned film capsule after 3 days, making China the third nation to recover a satellite.

AGENCY
China
TARGET ORBIT
LEO
LAUNCH SITE
Jiuquan
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
When is the Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 launch?
The Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 1975 at 12:00 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 Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1?
The Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 mission uses the Long March 2C rocket.
Where is the Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Jiuquan.
What orbit is Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 going to?
The Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1?
The Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 is operated by China.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 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 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 26, 1975 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China
Mar 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 minutes ago

Mission Profile

Long March 2C | FSW-0 No.1 was a Long March 2C mission operated by China that lifted off from Jiuquan on November 26, 1975. The flight carried its payload to LEO. The launch was a success.