CHINA AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)
—
—
Oct 20, 1996 at 07:20 UTC
▸ Flight profile›
Initializing Launch Globe…
PADLaunch Area 2B
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
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
China Aerospace Corporation
MISSION
Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)
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: 0c540f83-4254-411e-a211-aa5360696b82
Reported date: Oct 20, 1996 at 07:20 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
PAD WEATHER
Loading weather…
CAN YOU SEE THIS LAUNCH?
Select a location to check if this launch is visible from where you are
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 (17) launch?
The Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 1996 at 7:20 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 (17)?
The Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) 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 (17) 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 (17) going to?
The Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)?
The Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) is operated by China Aerospace Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 20, 1996 at 07:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0c540f83-4254-411e-a211-aa5360696b82
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 41.31, 100.31
BROWSE BY
Mission Profile
Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) was a Long March 2D mission operated by China Aerospace Corporation that lifted off from Launch Area 2B, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on October 20, 1996. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.