# Casc Long March 2d
*launch services*

## Specifications
- **entity type**: launch_service
- **last verified date**: 2026-06-16
- **verified by**: operator
- **claim status**: unclaimed
- **attributes**: {}

## Editorial
Long March 2D is a two-stage Long March vehicle used for LEO and SSO missions.[^cgwic-lm2d] The vehicle has a 3.35 m diameter first stage, second stage, and payload fairing.[^cgwic-lm2d] Its listed payload capability is 1,300 kg to 645 km SSO.[^cgwic-lm2d] The vehicle remained active as of 2026-06-16: a Long March-2D mission launched on 2026-05-31 and entered its preset orbit.[^xinhua-lm2d-2026]

## Sources
- [cgwic-lm2d] | LM-2D, CGWIC | https://cgwic.com/Launchservice/LM2D.html | tier=operator-datasheet | accessed=2026-06-16
- [xinhua-lm2d-2026] | China launches new test satellite for internet technology, Xinhua | https://english.news.cn/20260531/89c4fad3f53b4d528f102428931f82d0/c.html | tier=third-party | accessed=2026-06-16 | published=2026-05-31
- [cgwic-launch-record] | Launch Record, CGWIC | https://www.cgwic.com/Launchservice/LaunchRecord.html | tier=operator-datasheet | accessed=2026-06-16

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