CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King )
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Dec 17, 2015 at 00:12 UTC
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PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEAstrophysics
MISSION OVERVIEW
The DArk Matter Particle Explorer will be launched into a sun-synchronous orbit at a 500km altituder to study high energy electrons and photons. DAMPE is one of five missions in China’s Strategic Pioneer Research Program
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2DMISSION
DAMPE
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f18b1f9f-ff6d-441b-840b-be870f5d4eaf
Reported date: Dec 17, 2015 at 00:12 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 2D →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
D
FLIGHTS
98
SUCCESSES
97
SUCCESS RATE
99%
The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King ) launch?
The Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King ) is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 12:12 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 DAMPE?
The Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King ) mission uses the Long March 2D rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2D has flown 98 times with a 99% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King ) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is DAMPE going to?
The DAMPE mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching DAMPE?
The Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King ) is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King ) 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 00:03 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 17, 2015 at 00:12 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
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Launch ID: f18b1f9f-ff6d-441b-840b-be870f5d4eaf
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Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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Mission Profile
DAMPE was a Long March 2D mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on December 17, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.