LAUNCHER INFO

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 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 INFO

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

LAUNCHER SPECIFICATIONS

(diameter)

3.35 m

TO GTO

2800 kg

(length)

50.34 m

TO LEO

8100 kg

(reusable)

false

LAUNCH STATISTICS