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Long March 7

Long March 7

Long March Family

About This Rocket

Last suborbital Starship prototype built after SN15, to which it is similar in design. SN16 was later scrapped as SpaceX gathered all data necessary through SN9-15 and shifted focus to the Orbital Flight Test.

Physical Specifications

Height53.1 m
Diameter3.35 m
Launch MassN/A kg
Stages2

Performance

LEO Capacity13,500 kg
GTO Capacity5,500 kg
Thrust7,128 kN
Launch CostN/A

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation logo

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

(CASC)

GovernmentCHNFounded 1999

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.

Total Launches

511

Success: 497Failed: 14

Success Rate

97.3%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorChairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Consecutive Successes53

Technical Information

The Long March 7 is a Chinese liquid-fuelled launch vehicle of the Long March family, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CAST). It made its inaugural flight on 25 June 2016 and is used to launch Tianzhou resupply spacecraft to the Chinese Space Station.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightJun 25, 2016
Total Launches8
Success: 8Failed: 0
Landing Success0/0