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Long March 7A

Long March 7A is the three-stage high-orbit member of the Long March 7 family, combining the kerosene-fueled Long March 7 lower stages with a cryogenic upper stage derived from the Long March 3A series. It fills China's medium-class geosynchronous-transfer role and also supports zero-inclination, lunar, and other high-energy missions.

Long March 7A
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Identity

Aliases
Chang Zheng 7ACZ-7ALM-7A长征七号A长征七号甲
Family Name
Long March 7
Full Name
Long March 7A
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
A

Details

Description
Long March 7A is the three-stage high-orbit member of the Long March 7 family, combining the kerosene-fueled Long March 7 lower stages with a cryogenic upper stage derived from the Long March 3A series. It fills China's medium-class geosynchronous-transfer role and also supports zero-inclination, lunar, and other high-energy missions.
Dimensions
Diameter M
3.35
Height M
60.1
First Flight Year
2,020
Manufacturer
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
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    Name
    Long March 7A standard three-stage configuration
    Notes
    CASC states Long March 7A inherits the Long March 7 first, second, and booster modules using YF-100 and YF-115 engines, and adds a liquid-hydrogen/liquid-oxygen third stage with two YF-75 engines.
Rocket Specs
Liftoff Mass Kg
573,000
Payload Capacity Kg
Gto
7,000
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
3
Strap On Boosters Count
4

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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 06:27:18 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 00:19:23 UTC

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