MISSION NAME
Long March 5B Maiden Flight
Status
Success
DATE
5 MAY 2020
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
101
Description
This is the maiden flight of Long March 5B rocket, which is to be used for delivering modules for China's new space station. This launch is also the first test flight for China's new generation crewed spacecraft.
Long March 5B
Rocket Description
The configuration of the CZ-5B variant consists of the Long March 5 core stage with its four strapped-on liquid-fueled boosters, but the usual second stage will be absent; in place of the second stage would be heavier low earth orbit payloads.