It is a two-stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.

Aerodynamic grid fins were added on the Long March 2C in 2019 to help guide falling stages away from populated areas.

China is studying using reusable rocket technology in the future.

[5] A fairing recovery system through parachutes has been tested during the Yaogan 30-09 and Yaogan 30-10 launches in order to improve control of debris landing inland on potentially populated areas.

[6] On 18 August 2011, a Long March 2C rocket failed during the launch of the Shijian 11-04 satellite.