China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Long March 8 (Core Only)
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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 "Core Only" is based on the Long March 7 with its first stage, along with the existing liquid hydrogen burning 3rd stage of the Long March 3A/3B/3C and 7A as its 2nd stage. This version can lift 3000 kg to a 700 km altitude SSO.
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Variant
8
Alias
N/A
Maiden Flight
February 27, 2022
Technical Specifications
/0248 m
Length
3.35 m
Diameter
0 t
Launch Mass
2400 kN
Liftoff Thrust
—
LEO Capacity
—
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/031
Total Launches
1
Successful
0
Failed
100.0%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes