ChangZheng 5C
ChangZheng 5C
Space Launch Systems
Basic Information
Name
ChangZheng 5C
Designation
ChangZheng 5C
Alternate Designation
CZ-5C, Long March 5C
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
CALT
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The ChangZheng 5C, Long March 5C in English, is a manned variant adding two five meter diameter rocket boosters to the core stage. The boosters will burn liquid oxygen/hydrogen and liquid oxygen/kerosene non-toxic propellant. The new rocket being 90-meter tall and having a launch weight of 2,211 tons will carry a payload of 27 tons to a lunar transit orbit. The new Chinese manned rocket is expected to enter service in the 2025-2030 timeframe carrying Chinese astronauts to the Moon.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Cancelled
Also Known As
CZ-5C, Long March 5C
Origin
China
Contractor
CALT
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2026
First Flight
2025
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Height
90 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight
2,211 ton
Mass — Payload to Moon
27 ton
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
90 m
Width
5 m
Height
90 m
Weight
2211000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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