Long March 8 (Core Only)8

Manufacturer: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Maiden flight: 27 February 2022 · Wikipedia (opens in new tab)

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.

Recent launches

Long March 8 (Core Only) | Hainan-1 to 4 & others

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

27 February 2022Save Long March 8 (Core Only) | Hainan-1 to 4 & others☆