MISSION NAME
Hainan-1 to 4 & others
Status
Success
DATE
27 FEB 2022
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
201
Description
Carried 22 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit on a share-ride mission, including the Hainan-1 satellites.
Long March 8 (Core Only)
Rocket Description
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 "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.