Long March 7

Long March 7

Company: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation developed the Long March 7, also known as Chang Zheng 7 in pinyin. It is a Chinese liquid-fueled launch vehicle that was first known as Long March 2F/H or Chang Zheng 2F/H, also known as Bingjian. It is abbreviated LM-7 for export or CZ-7 within China. The satellite, according to Chinese state media agency Xinhua, is "primarily used for multi-band and high-speed communication technology experiments."

Rocket / Launch Vehicle Specifications

Fairing Diameter4.2 m
Fairing Height12.4 m
Liftoff Thrust7128 kN
MassCZ-7: 597000 Kg (1316000 lbs), CZ-7A: 573000 Kg (1263000 lbs)
Payload To GTO7000 Kg (15000 lbs)
Payload To LEO13500 Kg (29800 lbs)
Payload To SSO5500 Kg (12100 lbs)
Payload To TLI5000 Kg (11000 lbs)
Rocket Height53.1 m
Stages2
Strap Ons4