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Long March 8A

In service· China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 8A

The Long March 8A is an orbital launch vehicle developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology based on the Long March 8.

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Long March 8A

Launches

12

since Feb 2025

Success rate

100%

12 of 12 successful

In a row

12

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

0246

6

6

20252026

Specifications

Height: 50.5 m
Diameter: 3.35 m
Liftoff mass: 371 t
Liftoff thrust: 4,800 kN
To low Earth orbit: 9,800 kg
To geostationary transfer: 3,500 kg
Stages: 2
First flight: February 11, 2025
Manufacturer: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 28

SatNet LEO Group 28China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 8A · Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLaunch Successful2:03 AM UTC Sep23Wed

Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 26

SatNet LEO Group 26China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 8A · Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLaunch Successful1:32 PM UTC Aug4Tue

Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 23

SatNet LEO Group 23China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 8A · Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLaunch Successful8:52 AM UTC Jul5Sun

Long March 8A | SpaceSail Polar Group #14

SpaceSail Polar Group #14China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 8A · Commercial LC-1, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLaunch Successful1:43 PM UTC

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