China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Long March 8

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Overview
/01Long 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
/0250.34 m
Length
3.35 m
Diameter
0 t
Launch Mass
4800 kN
Liftoff Thrust
8100 kg
LEO Capacity
2800 kg
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/033
Total Launches
3
Successful
0
Failed
100.0%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes