Second Flight

Second Flight

Tianlong-3 TBD - 2025
Chinese commercial launch firm Space Pioneer has announced a new round of funding for development of the Tianlong-3 rocket comparable to the SpaceX Falcon 9.
Last updated: Jan 08, 2025

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameSecond Flight
Launch SiteCommercial LC-2, Wenchang Space Launch Site, China
Launch VehicleTianlong-3
AgencyBeijing Tianbing Technology
Launch DateTBD - 2025

Space Pioneer is targeting a first Tianlong-3 launch in 2025. It aims to launch 30 times per year within three years of the debut launch.This 12th round of funding will go towards completing the Tianlong-3 rocket which is to be capable of lifting 17 tons to low Earth orbit (LEO).Space Pioneer states that the rocket will be capable of lifting 17 tons of payload to low Earth orbit, or 14 tons to 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit.

Launch Vehicle - Tianlong-3

Rocket Height71 m (233 ft)
Diameter3.8 m (12 ft)
Mass590 t (1300000 lbs)
Stages2
Payload To LEO17 t (37000 lbs)
Payload To SSO14 t (31000 lbs)
PropellantLOX / RP-1