CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 2D | Yaogan-30
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May 15, 2016 at 02:43 UTC
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Source
PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The satellite will be used for experiments, land surveys, crop yield estimates and disaster relief.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2DMISSION
Yaogan-30
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
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: 962d662c-ba79-417f-86ed-8f636e2856e9
Reported date: May 15, 2016 at 02:43 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Yaogan
Reconnaissance
PLAOPERATOR
LEOORBIT
6TOTAL LAUNCHES
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 | Yaogan-30 launch?
The Long March 2D | Yaogan-30 is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:43 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 Yaogan-30?
The Long March 2D | Yaogan-30 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 | Yaogan-30 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 Yaogan-30 going to?
The Yaogan-30 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Yaogan-30?
The Long March 2D | Yaogan-30 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2D | Yaogan-30 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: May 15, 2016 at 02:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Jun 18, 2021 10:43 UTC
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●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: 962d662c-ba79-417f-86ed-8f636e2856e9
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●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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Mission Profile
Yaogan-30 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 May 15, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.