Long March 8 (Core Only)
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Family
Long March, Long March 8
Maiden flight
2022-02-27
Length
48 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launches
1
Successful
1
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.
