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CZ-8 (1) [CCTV] |
The CZ-8 series of rockets is a modular launch vehicle family to replace the CZ-2, CZ-3 and CZ-4 series.
The vehicle is fueled by Kerosene and LOX and features a 3.35 m core with two YF-100 engines inherited from the CZ-7, augmented with two optional liquid rocket boosters. Stage 2 is a cryogenic stage powered by two YF-75 engines, which is inherited from the CZ-3.
The initial launch site is the new Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in the Hainan province. The maiden flight is planned for 2020.
Reportedly the stage 1 is modified to be reusable featuring powered vertical landing with deployable landing legs. The YF-100 need to be modified to allow for deep throttling. The strap-ons will stay attached for landing.
| Version | Strap-On | Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CZ-8 (1) | 2 × K-2-1 / YF-100 | K-3-1 / 2 × YF-100 | H-18 / 2 × YF-75 |
| Performance (kg) | LEO | LPEO | SSO | GTO | GEO | MolO | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ-8 (1) | 7600 | 4500 | 2500 | - | - | - |
No: Type: Serial Date LS Payload
1 1 CZ-8 (1) Y1 22.12.2020 We LC-201 XJY 7 / Haisi 1 / Tianqi 8 / Yuanguang / ET-SMART-RSS 3 2 CZ-8 (1) Y3 20.03.2024 We LC-201 Queqiao 2 / Tiandu 1 / Tiandu 2 5 3 CZ-8 (1) Y6 11.03.2025 HCS LP-1 Qianfan Jigui G05-01, ..., G05-18 13 4 CZ-8 (1) Y. 07.04.2026 HCS LP-1 Qianfan Jigui G07-01, ..., G07-18 Planned: Launch sites: HCS = Hainan Commercial Spaceport, Hainan, ChinaWe = Wenchang Space Launch Center (WSLC), Hainan, China
