长征八号
Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.
Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.
| Year | Historical missions | Forecast launches |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 6 | 8 |
| 2027 | 0 | 12 |
| 2028 | 0 | 16 |
| 2029 | 0 | 20 |
| 2030 | 0 | 24 |
| 2031 | 0 | 24 |
| 2032 | 0 | 24 |
| 2033 | 0 | 24 |
| 2034 | 0 | 24 |
| 2035 | 0 | 24 |
| 2036 | 0 | 24 |
| 2037 | 0 | 24 |
| 2038 | 0 | 24 |
Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.
| Variant | Orbit | Capacity | Altitude | Inclination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Long March 8A | LEO | 9,800 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Space Launch Now Long March 8A vehicle page |
Long March 8 | LEO | 7,600 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Ed Kyle Space Launch Report CZ-5/6/7/8 summary |
Latest launched missions using variants in this family.
| Mission | Variant | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Qianfan Xingzuo 15 | Long March 8A | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Qianfan Xingzuo 12 | Long March 8 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Qianfan Xingzuo 09 | Long March 8 | May 17, 2026 |
| Qianfan Xingzuo 07 |
Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.
| Variant | Stages | Missions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Long March 8 | Not stated | 6 | Active |
Long March 8 0 | Not stated | 1 | Active |
Long March 8A | Not stated | 9 | Active |
| 2039 | 0 | 24 |
| 2040 | 0 | 24 |
| 2041 | 0 | 24 |
1 launch location represented.
| Year | Location | Launches | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 8 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2027 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 12 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2028 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 16 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2029 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 20 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2030 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2031 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2032 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2033 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2034 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2035 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2036 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2037 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2038 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2039 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2040 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
| 2041 | Wenchang Space Launch Site | 24 | 22% | China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume con... |
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
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 8 0 | LEO | 7,600 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Ed Kyle Space Launch Report CZ-5/6/7/8 summary copied from sibling Chang Zheng 8 row |
Long March 8A | SSO | 7,000 kg | 700 km | Unknown | CASC Long March 8A rollout report |
Long March 8 | SSO | 4,500 kg | 700 km | Unknown | CNSA Long March 8 page |
Long March 8 0 | SSO | 4,500 kg | 700 km | Unknown | CNSA Long March 8 page copied from sibling Chang Zheng 8 row |
Long March 8A | GTO | 3,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Space Launch Now Long March 8A vehicle page |
Long March 8 0 | GTO | 2,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Ed Kyle Space Launch Report CZ-5/6/7/8 summary copied from sibling Chang Zheng 8 row |
Long March 8 | GTO | 2,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Ed Kyle Space Launch Report CZ-5/6/7/8 summary |
Long March 8 |
| Apr 7, 2026 |
| WHDW 20 | Long March 8A | Mar 12, 2026 |
| WHDW 18 | Long March 8A | Jan 13, 2026 |
| WHDW 17 | Long March 8A | Dec 25, 2025 |
| WHDW 14 | Long March 8A | Dec 6, 2025 |
Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.
| Mission | Variant | Announced |
|---|---|---|
No forecasted missionsNo upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family. | ||
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
China launch cadence curve: active Long March/Gravity families scale from current low-confidence static defaults toward an analytically modeled high-volume constellation deploymen...
The Long March 8A first and second stages have a diameter of 3.35 meters, the two boosters have a diameter of 2.25 meters, and the fairing is available in diameters of 4.2 or 5.2 meters.
LeoLabs found a median radar cross section (RCS) of 3.8 square meters for GuoWang satellites deployed by Long March 8A.
The Long March 8A has deployed nine GuoWang spacecraft per launch using a 5.2-meter-diameter fairing.
Our Space reported that Long March 8A’s sixth flight deployed 54 GuoWang satellites with a collective mass of 37,530 kilograms.
The 54 GuoWang satellites deployed on Long March 8A’s sixth flight average 695 kilograms each.
LeoLabs analysis indicates near-polar GuoWang groups launched by Long March 6A and Long March 5B are probably using the larger satellite platform while groups launched by Long March 8A and Long March 12 are probably using the smaller platform.
The January 17 Long March 3B/E third-stage failure halted launch campaigns for Long March 3A, Long March 3C, Long March 7A, and Long March 8 until a thorough investigation can be completed.
The Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site is preparing for a launch mission in the coming weeks using the Long March 8A.
The third-stage used by the Long March 3B/E is shared with the Long March 3A, Long March 3C, Long March 7A, and Long March 8 launch vehicles.
A handful of launches were booked with Long March 8 out of the Wenchang Commercial Launch Site and have not yet taken place.
Local reports from Wenchang Spaceport indicate a Long March 8A (CZ-8A) launch planned for March 13, 2026.
Two missions have taken place at Wenchang in 2026: a Long March 8A and a Long March 12.
The YF-75DA engine has flown seven times in paired configurations on the Long March 8A.
Only a Long March 8A launch is expected to fly uninterrupted on February 3rd.
If the failure is related to the YF-75 engine, additional grounding could include vehicles using improved YF-75 variants such as the Long March 5 and Long March 8A.
Other Long March vehicles that use the same third-stage as the Long March 3B/E include the Long March 3A, Long March 3C, Long March 7A, and Long March 8.
The Long March 8A rocket is a medium-lift vehicle optimized for high-density satellite aggregation.
The Long March 8A is capable of lifting approximately 7,000 kg to sun-synchronous orbit.
A Long March 8A rocket deployed a batch of nine satellites for the Guowang project.
The first and second stages of the Long March 8A have a diameter of 3.35 meters, the boosters have a diameter of 2.25 meters, and the fairing's diameter is either 4.2 or 5.2 meters.