China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 5

Long March 5
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Overview

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Long March 5 is a Chinese heavy lift launch system developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). CZ-5 is the first Chinese vehicle designed from the ground up to focus on non-hypergolic liquid rocket propellants. Currently, two CZ-5 vehicle configurations are planned, with maximum payload capacities of ~25,000 kilograms (55,000 lb) to LEO and ~14,000 kilograms (31,000 lb) to GTO. The Long March 5 roughly matches the capabilities of American EELV heavy-class vehicles such as the Delta IV Heavy.

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Variant

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Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

November 3, 2016

Technical Specifications

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57 m

Length

5 m

Diameter

1 t

Launch Mass

10600 kN

Liftoff Thrust

25000 kg

LEO Capacity

14000 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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8

Total Launches

8

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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