Long March 3 Stage 1

The retired Long March 3 first stage is the central N2O4/UDMH propulsion stage of the three-stage LM-3 launcher. CNSA states that LM-3 first and second stages were developed on the basis of LM-2C; this integrated record avoids asserting an engine model not present in the cited sources.

Identity

Domains: spaceflight
Identity Level: integrated-system
Kind: integrated-propulsion-system
Name: Long March 3 Stage 1
Status: retired

Details

Description: The retired Long March 3 first stage is the central N2O4/UDMH propulsion stage of the three-stage LM-3 launcher. CNSA states that LM-3 first and second stages were developed on the basis of LM-2C; this integrated record avoids asserting an engine model not present in the cited sources.
Propellants: N2O4UDMH

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Creation Time: August 13, 2026 at 23:41:38 UTC
Updated Time: August 13, 2026 at 23:41:38 UTC

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Sources

Title
CNSA Long March-3
Url
https://www.cnsa.gov.cn/english/n6465715/n6465718/c6476873/content.html
Title
CNSA Long March Launch Vehicle Family
Url
https://www.cnsa.gov.cn/n6758968/n6758973/c6771770/content.html