China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is scheduled to launch a Long March 2C rocket as part of the AlSat 3B mission. The launch is scheduled on 01/31/2026 04:01 UTC for the Earth Science mission launching from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China. The status of the launch is Success. Don’t miss this exciting rocket launch! Watch the launch video of the Long March 2C and experience the excitement for yourself.
Earth observation satellite built by China’s CAST for the Algerian Space Agency.
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.