LAUNCH MISSION

CASC Long March 8 (Core Only) Hainan-1 to 4 & others

Status

Success

DATE

27 FEB 2022

LAUNCH PROVIDER

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Pad

201

Description

Carried 22 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit on a share-ride mission, including the Hainan-1 satellites.

Long March 8 (Core Only)

Rocket Description

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 "Core Only" is based on the Long March 7 with its first stage, along with the existing liquid hydrogen burning 3rd stage of the Long March 3A/3B/3C and 7A as its 2nd stage. This version can lift 3000 kg to a 700 km altitude SSO.

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