China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 4C

C

Long March 4C
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Overview

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The Long March 4C, also known as the Chang Zheng 4C, CZ-4C and LM-4C, previously designated Long March 4B-II, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is launched from the Jiuquan, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre and Xichangs, and consists of 3 stages. Long March 4C vehicles have been used to launch the Yaogan-1, Yaogan-3 SAR satellites and the Fengyun-3A polar orbiting meteorological satellite. On December 15, 2009 a Long March 4C was used to launch Yaogan 8.

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Variant

C

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

April 26, 2006

Technical Specifications

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Length

Diameter

Launch Mass

Liftoff Thrust

LEO Capacity

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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59

Total Launches

57

Successful

2

Failed

96.6%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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