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Long March 5B

The configuration of the CZ-5B variant consists of the Long March 5 core stage with its four strapped-on liquid-fueled boosters, but the usual second stage will be absent; in place of the second stage would be heavier low earth orbit payloads.

Long March 5B rocket

Height

53.66 m

Diameter

5 m

LEO capacity

25,000 kg

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Total launches

4

Successful

4

Pending

0

Successful landings

0

Flight system

Built to move mass beyond the atmosphere.

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.