ChangZheng 8
ChangZheng 8
Space Launch Systems
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
ChangZheng 8
Designation
ChangZheng 8
Alternate Designation
CZ-8, Long March 8, Long March 8A
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
CALT
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The ChangZheng 8, CZ-8 or Long March 8, is a medium-lift space launch rocket being developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) on the basis of the CZ-3A and CZ-7 space rockets core. The CZ-8 will be provided with two solid propellant boosters with the aim to place a 4.5 metric tons payload into sun synchronous orbit or a 2.5-ton payload into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The first launch of a CZ-8 rocket was planned by the end of 2018 or early 2019 but finally executed on December 22, 2020. The existence of the new Long March rocket was revealed in February 2017.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Active
Also Known As
CZ-8, Long March 8, Long March 8A
Origin
China
Contractor
CALT
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
February 27, 2022
First Flight
December 22, 2020
Total Production
5
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
2
Dimensions — Height
59.3 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter
3.4 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight
356 ton
Mass — Payload to GTO
2,500 kilogram
Mass — Payload to LEO
8,100 kilogram
Mass — Payload to SSO
4,500 kilogram
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003411
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
3.4 m
Height
59.3 m
Weight
356000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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