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Long March 2D
CASC·ChinaExpendable
Specifications
Payload to LEO
3,500 kg
Payload to GTO
1,300 kg
Height
41 m
First Flight
1992
Success Rate
98.5%
Cost per kg
$8,000
Reusable
No
Operator
CASC
Payload Comparison
Long March 2D payload to LEO relative to other launch vehicles.
Starship150,000 kg
SLS Block 195,000 kg
Falcon Heavy63,800 kg
New Glenn45,000 kg
Vulcan Centaur27,200 kg
Long March 525,000 kg
Falcon 922,800 kg
Ariane 621,650 kg
Reliability
98.5%
Highly Reliable
Long March 2D has an exceptional track record, making it one of the most reliable rockets in service.
Cost Analysis
Estimated launch costs based on $8,000/kg to LEO.
1,000 kg payload
$8.0M
estimated cost
5,000 kg payload
$40.0M
estimated cost
10,000 kg payload
$80.0M
estimated cost
Recent Long March 2D launches
- SuccessApr 24, 2026Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellitesXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- SuccessMar 25, 2026Long March 2D | SuperView Neo 2-05 & 06Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- SuccessMar 12, 2026Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 03-04Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- SuccessOct 13, 2025Long March 2D | Shiyan 31Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- SuccessSep 29, 2025Long March 2D | Shiyan 30 01-02Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- SuccessJun 14, 2025Long March 2D | Zhangheng-1-02Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- SuccessMay 14, 2025Long March 2D | Space Computing ConstellationJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- SuccessApr 1, 2025Long March 2D | 4 x SatNet test satellitesJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China