Long March 6
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| Function | Small carrier rocket |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CALT |
| Country of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Size | |
| Diameter | 2.25 metres (7 ft 5 in) |
| Stages | TBC |
| Capacity | |
| Payload to SSO | 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) |
| Associated rockets | |
| Family | Long March Long March 6 |
| Comparable | Falcon 1 Kaituozhe-1 |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Development |
| Maiden flight | 2013 |
| First Stage | |
| Engines | YF-100 |
| Thrust | 1,177 kilonewtons (265,000 lbf) |
| Fuel | RP-1/LOX |
The Long March 6 (Chinese: 长征系列运载火箭 6, Chang Zheng 6), abbreviated CZ-6 or LM-6 is a Chinese liquid-fuelled carrier rocket, which is being developed by CASC[1] and CALT, and is scheduled to make its maiden flight in 2013.[2] It is a light capacity rocket, which will be capable of placing 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) of payload into a sun-synchronous orbit.[3]
The first stage of the Long March 6 will be derived from the booster rockets being developed for the Long March 5 rocket. It will be powered by a YF-100 engine, which will generate 1,177 kilonewtons/265,000 pounds-force/120 tonnes-force of thrust from burning RP-1 paraffin, with liquid oxygen being used as an oxidiser.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Development of China's new "Changzheng 6" carrier rocket commences". People's Daily Online. 2009-09-04. http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90881/6748699.html. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
- ^ Li (2009-09-06). "China starts developing Long March 6 carrier rockets for space mission". Xinhua. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-09/06/content_12003432.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
- ^ a b "ChangZheng 6 (Long March 6) Launch Vehicle". Sino Defence. 2009-02-09. http://www.sinodefence.com/space/launcher/changzheng6.asp. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
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