INTRODUCTION OF LM-2D LAUNCH VEHICLE

摘要

OVERVIEW As a two-stage launch vehicle using storable liquid propellant (both stages PLFuse N2O4/UDMH), LM-2D is a member of Chinese Long March series launch vehicle. The LM-2D launch vehicle is developed by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), a branch of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The LM-2D launch vehicle is mainly used to launch LEO satellites and SSO satellites. It features mature technology, high reliability, strong adaptability, and reasonable cost. As of January 2013, the LM-2D launch vehicle has conducted 18 launches placing 23 satellites into expect-