Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
TYSC / LC7
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y2
COSPAR Designator
2004-029
Mission
Tan Ce 2 (Earth Science)
It is the first space mission launched by China to investigate Earth's magnetosphere. It consists of two satellites: an Equatorial satellite (TC-1) and Polar satellite (TC-2).
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 2C/SM
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
22 (2 YTD)
Site launches
18 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
16 (1 YTD)