Long March 8 | Unknown Payload

Mission Status

Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources.

Mission Updates

Jun 2, 04:50 AM Cosmic_Penguin

Tweaked launch window per new NOTAMs.

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May 26, 05:20 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identity uncertain, probably with SpaceSail Polar Orbit LEO communication satellites.

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Mission Details

Details TBD, probably SpaceSail Polar Orbit LEO communication satellites.

Mission Type Unknown
Orbit Unknown
Launch Window 06:25 AM - 06:48 AM

Rocket Configuration

Name Long March 8
Manufacturer China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Height 50.34 m
Diameter 3.35 m
Maiden Flight 2020-12-22
Success Rate 5/5 (100%)

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.