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Long March 8 / launch vehicle

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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.

(source, as of 2026-07-05)

key specs

payload to LEO //8,100 kgas of 2026-07-05
payload to GTO //2,800 kgas of 2026-07-08
height //50.34 mas of 2026-07-08
flight record //6 / 6 (100.0% success)computed

faq

Who builds Long March 8?

Long March 8 is built by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

How many times has Long March 8 flown?

Long March 8 has flown 6 times. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

When did Long March 8 first fly?

Long March 8 first flew on 2020-12-22. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

Is Long March 8 reusable?

Long March 8 is not reusable. (source, as of 2026-07-05)