# Casc Long March 2c
*launch services*

## Specifications
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- **entity type**: launch_service
- **last verified date**: 2026-06-16
- **verified by**: operator
- **claim status**: unclaimed
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## Editorial
Long March 2C is a Long March 2-derived launch vehicle for LEO, SSO, and GTO-class missions, with LM-2C, LM-2C/SM, and LM-2C/SMA configurations listed for different payload and upper-stage needs.[^cgwic-lm2c] Its published performance figures are 3,850 kg to a 200 km, 63 degree LEO, 1,400 kg to 600 km SSO, 1,250 kg to GTO for LM-2C/SM, and 1,900 kg to 600 km SSO for LM-2C/SMA.[^cgwic-lm2c] The vehicle remained active as of 2026-06-16: a Long March-2C/Yuanzheng-1S mission reached its preset orbit on 2026-03-27.[^xinhua-lm2c-2026]

## Sources
- [cgwic-lm2c] | LM-2C, CGWIC | https://www.cgwic.com/Launchservice/LM2C.html | tier=operator-datasheet | accessed=2026-06-16
- [xinhua-lm2c-2026] | China successfully launches new test satellite, Xinhua | https://english.news.cn/20260327/85482d9a5ccd4c228ec1fee5dab1c9fb/c.html | tier=third-party | accessed=2026-06-16 | published=2026-03-27
- [cgwic-launch-record] | Launch Record, CGWIC | https://www.cgwic.com/Launchservice/LaunchRecord.html | tier=operator-datasheet | accessed=2026-06-16

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