Long March 8 Archives

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

China is looking to greatly expand its satellite launch capacity by mass producing a medium-lift rocket to help build a communications megaconstellation.

by Andrew Jones May 31, 2023July 18, 2023

Launch, News

China looks to launch liquid propellant rockets from the seas

by Andrew Jones June 30, 2022February 22, 2023

Commercial, Launch, News

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

by Andrew Jones February 27, 2022February 22, 2023

Launch

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.

Launch

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

Launch

China sets targets for smart, recoverable and reusable launch vehicles

by Andrew Jones November 6, 2020January 23, 2023

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