Long March 5

Launch Time
Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:30 UTC

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Long March 5

Image Credit: CASC

CASC

Status: Active

Liftoff Thrust: 10,565 kN

Payload to LEO: 32,000 kg

Payload to GTO: 14,000 kg

Stages: 3

Strap-ons: 4

Rocket Height: 57.0 m

Fairing Diameter: 5.2 m

Fairing Height: 20.0 m

Details

Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.

Payloads: 1

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

37th orbital launch attempt

7th mission

1st mission of 2024

6th successful mission

5th consecutive successful mission