Long March 5B (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
Photo Credit: People's Daily (人民日报)
The Long March 5B, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation established in 1999, undertook its inaugural launch on 05/05/2020, is non-reusable and is active.
Long March 5B has 4 successful launches and 0 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 4 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.
The configuration of the CZ-5B variant consists of the Long March 5 core stage with its four strapped-on liquid-fueled boosters, but the usual second stage will be absent; in place of the second stage would be heavier low earth orbit payloads.
- Length: 53.66 m
- Diameter: 5 m
- Launch Mass: 837 T
- LEO Capacity: 25000 kg
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
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.
