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Long March 2C | FSW-1 4 & Freja

SUCCESSOct 6, 1992 at 06:20 UTCLong March 2C →
PADLaunch Area 2B
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Chinese reconnaissance satellite. The Freja magnetospheric research satellite was launched on 6 October 1992 as a “piggyback” payload on a Long March 2C (CZ-2C) rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China.

AGENCY
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
MISSION
FSW-1 4 & Freja
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: 91399b70-22e5-41bf-a01b-09e8705a8539
Reported date: Oct 6, 1992 at 06:20 UTC
Last synced: 4 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-1 4 & Freja launch?
The Long March 2C | FSW-1 4 & Freja is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 1992 at 6:20 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-1 4 & Freja?
The Long March 2C | FSW-1 4 & Freja 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-1 4 & Freja launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 2B at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is FSW-1 4 & Freja going to?
The FSW-1 4 & Freja mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching FSW-1 4 & Freja?
The Long March 2C | FSW-1 4 & Freja is operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | FSW-1 4 & Freja 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 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 6, 1992 at 06:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 91399b70-22e5-41bf-a01b-09e8705a8539
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Pad weather at 41.31, 100.31
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