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.
facts
countryCHN
classOrbital launch vehicle
payload to LEOkg8,100
reusableno
first flight2020-12-22
flights total6
flights successful6
last flight2026-06-05
next flightunknown
statusactive
price per launchUSDunknown
payload to GTOkg2,800
heightm50.34
diameterm3.35
masskg356,000
timeline
- 20252025-02-11Long March 8A makes maiden flight, launches HWD L02 satellitesas of 2026-07-12
- 20222022-02-27Long March 8 core only variant makes first flight from Wenchangas of 2026-07-12
- 20202020-12-22Long March 8 makes maiden flight from Wenchangas of 2026-07-12
sources
[1] ll.thespacedevs.com ↗
provider2026-07-05country2026-07-05payload to LEO (kg)2026-07-05reusable2026-07-05first flight2026-07-05flights total2026-07-05flights successful2026-07-05last flight2026-07-05status2026-07-05payload to GTO (kg)2026-07-08height (m)2026-07-08diameter (m)2026-07-08mass (kg)2026-07-08
[2] en.wikipedia.org ↗
classwikipedia2026-07-05
faq
Who builds Long March 8?
Long March 8 is built by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. as of 2026-07-05
How many times has Long March 8 flown?
Long March 8 has flown 6 times. as of 2026-07-05
When did Long March 8 first fly?
Long March 8 first flew on 2020-12-22. as of 2026-07-05
Is Long March 8 reusable?
Long March 8 is not reusable. as of 2026-07-05