Long March 7 (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 7 is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (established in 1999). It undertook its inaugural launch on 06/25/2016.
The Long March 7 is a Chinese liquid-fuelled launch vehicle of the Long March family, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CAST). It made its inaugural flight on 25 June 2016 and is used to launch Tianzhou resupply spacecraft to the Chinese Space Station.
Long March 7 Specifications
| Length | 53.1 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.35 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Takeoff Thrust | 7128 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 13500 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 5500 kg |
Long March 7 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 10 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 10 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 10 |
Manufacturer
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.