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Long March Launch Vehicle Family

Long March is the Chinese orbital launch-vehicle lineage, spanning the early Long March 1 through multiple active hypergolic and new-generation cryogenic or kerosene-fueled series. CASC-developed members support crewed spacecraft, station logistics, navigation and communications satellites, Earth observation, and lunar and planetary exploration.

Long March Launch Vehicle Family
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Chang Zheng launch vehicle familyCZ rocket familyLM rocket family长征系列运载火箭
Family Name
Long March
Full Name
Long March Launch Vehicle Family
Status
active
Type
rocket

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Long March is the Chinese orbital launch-vehicle lineage, spanning the early Long March 1 through multiple active hypergolic and new-generation cryogenic or kerosene-fueled series. CASC-developed members support crewed spacecraft, station logistics, navigation and communications satellites, Earth observation, and lunar and planetary exploration.
First Flight Year
1,970
Manufacturer
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 10:14:20 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 11:31:40 UTC

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