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Long March 3A

Long March 3A is the baseline modern member of the Long March 3 series. Its improved restartable cryogenic third stage supports geosynchronous-transfer, polar, low-orbit, and escape missions, and the vehicle also provides the core technology for the booster-assisted Long March 3B and 3C.

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Aliases
Chang Zheng 3ACZ-3ALM-3A长征三号甲
Family Name
Long March 3
Full Name
Long March 3A
Reusability
expendable
Slug
long-march-3a
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
A

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Description
Long March 3A is the baseline modern member of the Long March 3 series. Its improved restartable cryogenic third stage supports geosynchronous-transfer, polar, low-orbit, and escape missions, and the vehicle also provides the core technology for the booster-assisted Long March 3B and 3C.
Diameter M
3.35
First Flight Year
1,994
Height M
52.52
Liftoff Mass Kg
240,000
Manufacturer Id
jd7fbrt32syts4rtsgsh4m023n7kqwpa
Parent Vehicle Family Id
nd7xvvkd68vwhvfye5863w7p5h8aey9m
Payload Capacity Kg
Gto
2,600
Stages Count
3
Strap On Boosters Count
0

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 6:27:01 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:27:01 AM