China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 8

Long March 8
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Overview

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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.

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Variant

N/A

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

December 22, 2020

Technical Specifications

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50.34 m

Length

3.35 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

4800 kN

Liftoff Thrust

8100 kg

LEO Capacity

2800 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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3

Total Launches

3

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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