Long March 6C Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Long March 6C launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Long March 6C
Family
Long March 6
Manufacturer
First Launch
7 May 2024
Successful Launches
1
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
2
Length
43 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
217 tons
Thrust
2,376 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
4,500 kg
The Long March 6C is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family, which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). The vehicle is a further development of the Long March 6A, with its solid rocket boosters deleted, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage and 1 YF-115 engine on the second stage.
Launch Sites used by Long March 6C
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
Major Chinese space launch facility in Shanxi Province, primarily used for launching satellites.