The Long March 6A: Understanding China's Latest Medium-Lift Rocket

The Long March 6A: Understanding China's Latest Medium-Lift Rocket

Welcome to another episode of the Dongfang Hour Space Updates! This week we discuss in detail the second new rocket that China has inaugurated in 2022: the Long March 6A. The Long March 6A is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family. It 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 6, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage as opposed to 1 on the Long March 6, augmented by 4 solid rocket boosters. 

The Long March 6A is China's first rocket with solid rocket boosters. The maiden launch of the Long March 6A took place March 29, 2022, successfully reaching orbit. It was also the first launch from the newly built launch complex 9A at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China's Shanxi province.

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Host: Jean Deville

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Visual Credits: CCTV, CGTN, NASA, Arianespace, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC), Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)

Release Date: April 11, 2022

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