The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D, and LM-2D, is a Chinese two-stage orbital carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites. It is manufactured by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST).
Long March 2D launch of VRSS-1 in September 2012
Launch of the first Venezuelan Earth observation satellite, VRSS-1 / Miranda, by the LM-2D launch vehicle.
Launch of the first Venezuelan Earth observation satellite, VRSS-1 / Miranda.
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese space vehicle launch facility (spaceport) located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City. Because 95% of JSLC located in Jinta County, Jiuquan, the launch center is named after Jiuquan. The launch center straddles both sides of the Ruo Shui river.
A warning board at the gate.
Tower 1 and 2 behind a sign.
Launch tower.
Launch of LM-2D (VRSS-1 / Miranda).