Long March 8 Archives - SpaceNews

China launches Queqiao-2 relay satellite to support moon missions

China launched its Queqiao-2 relay satellite Tuesday to support upcoming lunar far side and south polar missions.

by Andrew Jones March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Civil

China rolls out rocket for Queqiao-2 lunar satellite launch

by Andrew Jones March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

The second Long March 8 lifts off from Wenchang at 11:06 a.m. local time, Feb. 27, 2022.

China completes new commercial launch pad to boost access to space

by Andrew Jones January 5, 2024January 5, 2024

The second Long March 8 lifts off from Wenchang at 11:06 a.m. local time, Feb. 27, 2022.

China looks to Long March 8 rocket to help launch its answer to Starlink

by Andrew Jones May 31, 2023July 18, 2023

China looks to launch liquid propellant rockets from the seas

by Andrew Jones June 30, 2022February 22, 2023

The second Long March 8 lifts off from Wenchang at 11:06 a.m. local time, Feb. 27, 2022.

Commercial, Launch, News

China launches national record 22 satellites on Long March 8 commercial rideshare

by Andrew Jones February 27, 2022February 22, 2023

The first Long March 8 launch, lifting off from Wenchang.

China launches first Long March 8 from Wenchang spaceport

by Andrew Jones December 22, 2020January 23, 2023

The first Long March 8 ready for vertical transfer to the pad at Wenchang.

China rolls out Long March 8 rocket for weekend test flight

by Andrew Jones December 18, 2020January 23, 2023

A Long March 5 launches the Chang'e-5 lunar sample return mission Nov. 23, 2020.

Civil

China pushes ahead with super-heavy-lift Long March 9

by Andrew Jones November 30, 2020January 23, 2023

Components of the Long March 2F rocket to launch the crewed Shenzhou-12 mission in 2021.

China sets targets for smart, recoverable and reusable launch vehicles

by Andrew Jones November 6, 2020January 23, 2023