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Launch Vehicles
Vehicle family profile

Long March 5

长征五号

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Active
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Variants
2
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
18
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
25,000 kg
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
201910
202030
202110
202220
202310
202430
202540
2026110
2027010
2028010
2029010
2030010
2031010
2032010
2033010
2034010
2035010

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Long March 5
LEO25,000 kgUnknownUnknownCNSA Long March 5 page
Long March 5B
LEO25,000 kgUnknownUnknownCASC / SpaceChina Long March 5B page

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch
TJS 25
Long March 5
Jun 11, 2026
TJS 23
Long March 5
Dec 20, 2025
TJS 20
Long March 5
Oct 23, 2025
WHDW 08

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Long March 5
Not stated11Active
Long March 5B
Not stated7Active
2036010
2037010
2038010
2039010
2040010
2041010

Forecast Location Split

1 launch location represented.

YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2027Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2028Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2029Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2030Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2031Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2032Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2033Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2034Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2035Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2036Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2037Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2038Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2039Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2040Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
2041Wenchang Space Launch Site1022%China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con...
Wenchang Space Launch Site
2026 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2027 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2028 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2029 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2030 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Long March 5
SSO15,000 kg700 kmUnknownChinese Long March 5 secondary reference
Long March 5B
SSO15,000 kg700 kmUnknownChinese Long March 5 family page
Long March 5
GTO14,000 kgUnknownUnknownCNSA Long March 5 page
Long March 5B
Aug 13, 2025
WHDW 03
Long March 5B
Apr 28, 2025
WHDW 01
Long March 5B
Dec 16, 2024
Chang'e-6
Long March 5
May 3, 2024
TJS 11
Long March 5
Feb 23, 2024

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Track
Wenchang Space Launch Site
2031 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2032 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2033 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2034 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2035 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2036 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Wenchang Space Launch Site
2037 · 22% confidence
10

China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...

Mentions
322
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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The total thrust at liftoff for the Long March 5 is 1,122 tons.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology provides the boosters for the Long March 5.

Relationships
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Value 4.0
Dec 20, 2025
Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

The Long March 5 has a payload capacity of 14,000 kilograms to a geostationary transfer orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.5Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

The Long March 5 is set to launch from Wenchang.

PlanValue 3.2Dec 20, 2025Live views of a Long March 5 set to launch from Wenchang https://weibo.com/l/wblive/m/show/1022:2321325245999240315359

The Long March 5 utilized its 18.5-meter fairing for the fourth time during this launch.

CapabilityValue 3.5Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

The Long March 5 is up to 63.2 meters tall and weighs up to 851,800 kilograms when fully fueled.

CapabilityValue 4.5Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

A Long March 5 rocket launched from Launch Complex 101 at the Wenchang Space Launch Site on December 20th at 20:30 China Standard Time.

PlanValue 3.5Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

This mission was the 10th for the Long March 5, the 17th for the Long March 5 series, and the 618th for the Long March launch vehicle series.

GeneralValue 3.0Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

Long March 5 Y10 launched TJSW-23 from Wenchang.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 20, 2025🚀 Liftoff at 12:30UTC on December 20, Long March 5 Y10 launched TJSW-23 from Wenchang

The Long March 5 was developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

The Long March 5 is China’s largest and most capable launch vehicle currently in service.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Dec 20, 2025Second Massive TJSW Spacecraft Launched From Wenchang [Long March 5 Y10]

The introduction of the 2nd CZ-5 series Mobile Launcher is expected soon.

PlanValue 2.0Nov 30, 2025https://x.com/TAbusnardo/status/1990142281555337247 As expected, the 2nd CZ-7-series Mobile Launcher was introduced with today's Shijian-28 launch, hence the quick turnaround and patch, the 2nd VAB still doesn't seem ready, but we may expect the introduction of the 2nd CZ-5 series Mobile launcher soon.

Chang’e 7 will be launched atop a Long March 5 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 101 at the Wenchang Space Launch Site.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 17, 2025Chang'e 7 to Start Searching for Lunar Water Ice in Mid-2026

A CZ-5(B?) launch is planned for New Year’s Eve 2025.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 12, 2025In addition a CZ-5(B?) is planned for the new year's eve, if all fly -> 20 Hainan launches in '25, >2x '24, & on track for >30 launches in '26 There's also, in theory, a CZ-12 planned from Haiyang before EoY... This year's CASC new LV ramp up give confidence for their RLV, but 🤷

At 62.6 meters tall, the Long March 12 is the second tallest rocket in China's fleet, exceeded only by the 62.8-meter Long March 5.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Nov 12, 2025China moves forward with orbital internet network expansion

The total height of the Long March 5 is 63.2 meters, making it the tallest rocket ever flown in China.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 29, 2025Long March 5 rocket achieves breakthrough as tallest launch vehicle in Chinese space history

The Long March 5 successfully placed its payload, the Communications Technology Demonstrator 20 satellite, into its planned orbit after launch.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 29, 2025Long March 5 rocket achieves breakthrough as tallest launch vehicle in Chinese space history

The Long March 5 features a newly extended 18.5-meter payload fairing, significantly taller than the regular 12.3-meter configuration.

CapabilityValue 4.2Oct 29, 2025Long March 5 rocket achieves breakthrough as tallest launch vehicle in Chinese space history

The Long March 5, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology in Beijing, is recognized globally as one of the world's most capable orbital rockets.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Oct 29, 2025Long March 5 rocket achieves breakthrough as tallest launch vehicle in Chinese space history

The Long March-5 is China's most powerful operational rocket.

GeneralValue 1.3Oct 27, 2025China sends advanced communications satellite into orbit