PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
11 LEO communications satellites for Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automotive for testing autonomous driving/inter-vehicle communication services. They also carry payloads for ocean observation.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2CMISSION
Geely Constellation Group 02
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 1ade54b0-32dc-4e3f-86df-8b5aaa0e377b
Reported date: Feb 2, 2024 at 23:37 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours 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 | Geely Constellation Group 02 launch?
The Long March 2C | Geely Constellation Group 02 is scheduled for Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:37 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Geely Constellation Group 02?
The Long March 2C | Geely Constellation Group 02 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 | Geely Constellation Group 02 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Geely Constellation Group 02 going to?
The Geely Constellation Group 02 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Geely Constellation Group 02?
The Long March 2C | Geely Constellation Group 02 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C | Geely Constellation Group 02 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 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 2, 2024 at 23:37 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 1ade54b0-32dc-4e3f-86df-8b5aaa0e377b
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
●YouTube Video Search2 months ago
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