ABOUT LONG MARCH 8
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.
PAYLOAD CAPACITY
8,100 kg
TO LEO
17,861 lbs
2,800 kg
TO GTO
6,174 lbs
LIFTOFF THRUST
4,800
KILONEWTONS
1,079,083
POUNDS-FORCE
~6,437
HORSEPOWER
UPCOMING LONG MARCH 8 LAUNCHES
FLIGHT HISTORY
