What rocket is launching Long March 4B | Gaofen 8?

Long March 4B | Gaofen 8 is launching on the Long March 4B.

Where is Long March 4B | Gaofen 8 launching from?

Long March 4B | Gaofen 8 is launching from Launch Complex 9 at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

No — the Long March 4B is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?

The Long March 4B has launched 57 times to date, with 56 successful flights.

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Long March 4B | Gaofen 8

Name: Long March 4B | Gaofen 8 — Long March 4B
Start: 2015-06-26T06:22:04Z
End: 2015-06-26T06:22:04Z
Location: Launch Complex 9

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 4B

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#5,474

CASC Mission

#151

Pad Launch

#22

Location Launch

#56

Designator

2015-030

Launch Window

NET

Jun 26, 2015, 6:22 AM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

1 update

Launch Complex 9

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

16d 20h

Map

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Jun 26, 2015, 2:22 PM

Total Launches

157

Total Landings

Coordinates

38.8491, 111.6080

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 4B Specs

The Long March 4B (Chinese: 长征四号乙火箭), also known as the Chang Zheng 4B, CZ-4B and LM-4B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Launched from Launch Complex 1 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, it is a 3-stage rocket, used mostly to place satellites into low Earth and sun synchronous orbits.

Length

44.1 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

249 t

Thrust

2,961 kN

Capacity

4,200 kg

Capacity

1,500 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1999

Fastest Turnaround

5d 21h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: May 10, 1999

Wikipedia

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Founded

1999

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Total Launches

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Long March 4B | Gaofen 8?

Who is launching Long March 4B | Gaofen 8?

Where is Long March 4B | Gaofen 8 launching from?

Is the Long March 4B reusable?

How many times has the Long March 4B flown?