Rocket family · CNSA
Long March
Also known as Chang Zheng
Rockets
Overview
China's principal launch-vehicle family, spanning small to heavy lift — from the early hypergolic Long March 2/3/4 to the modern cryogenic Long March 5/6/7/8.
Vehicles in this family
| Vehicle | Country | First flight | Lift class | LEO payload | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long March 2F | China | 1999 | Medium-lift | 8,400 kg | Active |
| Long March 3B | China | 1996 | Heavy-lift | — | Active |
| Long March 5 | China | 2016 | Heavy-lift | 25,000 kg | Active |
| Long March 7 | China | 2016 | Medium-lift | — | Active |
| Long March 9 | China | — | Super heavy-lift | — | In development |
Knowledge connections
- Operated byCNSA (China National Space Administration)
- Family includesLong March 2F
- Family includesLong March 3B
- Family includesLong March 5
- Family includesLong March 7
- Family includesLong March 9
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- Gunter's Space PageGunter Krebs — Gunter's Space Page
A specialist reference compilation of launch vehicles, stages, and spacecraft across all spacefaring nations.