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Long March 8

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Family
Long March, Long March 8
Maiden flight
2020-12-22
Length
50.34 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Payload to LEO
8,100 kg
Payload to GTO
2,800 kg
Launches
6
Successful
6

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.