CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 2
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Jul 25, 2004 at 07:05 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 7
SITETaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
It is the first space mission launched by China to investigate Earth’s magnetosphere. It consists of two satellites: an Equatorial satellite (TC-1) and Polar satellite (TC-2).
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2C/SMMISSION
Tan Ce 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 7
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 367068f8-c36e-4e4d-af55-3ddd07d470f7
Reported date: Jul 25, 2004 at 07:05 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 2C/SM →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C/SM
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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/SM | Tan Ce 2 launch?
The Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 2 is scheduled for Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 7:05 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 Tan Ce 2?
The Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 2 mission uses the Long March 2C/SM rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2C/SM has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 7 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Tan Ce 2 going to?
The Tan Ce 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tan Ce 2?
The Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 2 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2C/SM | Tan Ce 2 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 01:08 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 25, 2004 at 07:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: 367068f8-c36e-4e4d-af55-3ddd07d470f7
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 38.85, 111.61
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Mission Profile
Tan Ce 2 was a Long March 2C/SM mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 7, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on July 25, 2004. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.