ChangZheng 5B
ChangZheng 5B
Space Launch Systems
Basic Information
Name
ChangZheng 5B
Designation
ChangZheng 5B
Alternate Designation
CZ-5B, Long March 5B
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
CALT
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The ChangZheng 5B , also known as Long March 5B, is a next generation version of the Long March 5 space launch system intended to support China's Tiangong space station. The rocket has the largest Low Earth Orbit (LEO) payload carrying capacity produced in China in order to lift space station modules. The rocket burns a combination of liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen and kerosene and features a core with four boosters attached to it. The ChangZheng 5B space launch rocket successfully completed its maiden flight from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province on May 5, 2020.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Active
Also Known As
CZ-5B, Long March 5B
Origin
China
Contractor
CALT
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
May 5, 2020
First Flight
May 5, 2020
Total Production
4
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Stages
2
Dimensions — Height
53.7 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter
5 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight
849 ton
Mass — Payload to LEO
22,000 kilogram
Variants
Variant 1
ChangZheng 5
Variant 2
ChangZheng 5B
Variant 3
ChangZheng 5C
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002127
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
53.7 m
Width
5 m
Height
53.7 m
Weight
849000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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