Success
Hainan-1 to 4 & others
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 8 (Core Only)
SSOorbit
Carried 22 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit on a share-ride mission, including the Hainan-1 satellites.
Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 3:06 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,202
CASC Mission
#356
Pad Launch
#9
Location Launch
#16
Designator
2022-019
Launch Window
NET
Feb 27, 2022, 3:06 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
2:54 AM
Window Open
3:19 AM
Window Close
Long March 8 (Core Only) Specs
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 "Core Only" is based on the Long March 7 with its first stage, along with the existing liquid hydrogen burning 3rd stage of the Long March 3A/3B/3C and 7A as its 2nd stage. This version can lift 3000 kg to a 700 km altitude SSO.
Length
48 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
198 t
Thrust
2,400 kN
SSO Capacity
3,000 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2022
Total Launches
1
Successful
1
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
1
Maiden flight: Feb 27, 2022
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
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China. Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Feb 27, 2022, 11:06 AM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511