PADLaunch Area 2B
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese reconnaissance satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2CAGENCY
China Aerospace Corporation
MISSION
FSW-1 5
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 2BCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5624862c-8a6f-40a3-b162-d3d64ad076c1
Reported date: Oct 8, 1993 at 08:00 UTC
Last synced: 10 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 | FSW-1 5 launch?
The Long March 2C | FSW-1 5 is scheduled for Friday, October 8, 1993 at 8:00 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 FSW-1 5?
The Long March 2C | FSW-1 5 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 5 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 5 going to?
The FSW-1 5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching FSW-1 5?
The Long March 2C | FSW-1 5 is operated by China Aerospace Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | FSW-1 5 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 8, 1993 at 08:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 5624862c-8a6f-40a3-b162-d3d64ad076c1
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 41.31, 100.31
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Mission Profile
FSW-1 5 was a Long March 2C mission operated by China Aerospace Corporation that lifted off from Launch Area 2B, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on October 8, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.