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Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1

SUCCESSSep 29, 2011 at 13:16 UTCLong March 2F/G →
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 3d89bc37-df4f-4c7f-a64d-63848baf718e
Reported date: Sep 29, 2011 at 13:16 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
F/G
FLIGHTS
21
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Long March 2F is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket, part of the Long March 2 rocket family. Designed to launch the crewed Shenzhou spacecraft, the Long March 2F is a human-rated two-stage version of the Long March 2E rocket, which in turn was based on the Long March 2C launch vehicle. It is launched from complex SLS at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The Long March 2F/G version includes longer boosters for increased lift capability, among other improvements.

When is the Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 launch?
The Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 1:16 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1?
The Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 mission uses the Long March 2F/G rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2F/G has flown 21 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Who is launching Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1?
The Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-1 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.
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
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Launch date set: Sep 29, 2011 at 13:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
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Launch ID: 3d89bc37-df4f-4c7f-a64d-63848baf718e
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