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Long March 8
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Chine
Long March 8 (Chinese: 长征八号运载火箭) is an orbital launch vehicle developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology to launch up to 5000 kg to a 700 km altitude Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The rocket is based on the Long March 7 with its first stage and 2 out of its 4 boosters, along with the existing liquid hydrogen burning 3rd stage of the Long March 3A/3B/3C and 7A as its 2nd stage. A "Core Only" version omitting the boosters is also available.
- Constructeur
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
- Premier vol
- 22 décembre 2020
- Lancements
- 6
- Réussis
- 6
- Échoués
- 0
- Taux de réussite
- 100%
- Hauteur
- 50,34 m
- Diamètre
- 3,35 m
- Masse au décollage
- 356 t
- Charge utile en orbite basse
- 8 100 kg
- Charge utile en orbite de transfert géostationnaire
- 2 800 kg
- Réutilisable
- non