PADLaunch Area 2B
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
The FSW-2 (Fanhui Shi Weixing) or JB-1B series was the second series of chinese recoverable satellites. These satellites feature cameras for Earth observation.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2DAGENCY
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
MISSION
Fanhui Shi Weixing (13)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 2BCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 70e414f5-48da-4629-a160-6a80c2772f36
Reported date: Aug 9, 1992 at 08:00 UTC
Last synced: 3 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 | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) launch?
The Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 1992 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 Fanhui Shi Weixing (13)?
The Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) 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 | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 2B at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) going to?
The Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Fanhui Shi Weixing (13)?
The Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) is operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry.
Can I watch the Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) 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
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 9, 1992 at 08:00 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
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Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 70e414f5-48da-4629-a160-6a80c2772f36
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 41.31, 100.31
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Mission Profile
Fanhui Shi Weixing (13) was a Long March 2D mission operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry that lifted off from Launch Area 2B, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on August 9, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.