Manufacturer: CALT
Height: 29.3 meters (96 feet)
Diameter: 3.35 meters (11 feet)
Mass: 103,217 kg (227,560 lb)
Payload to LEO: 1,080 kg (2,380 lb)
Stages: 2
Engines: First Stage: YF-100 engine (LOX/RP-1), Second Stage: YF-115 engine
Launch Sites: Taiyuan
Description
The Long March 6 (CZ-6) is a light-lift launch vehicle developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). Designed for rapid-response satellite launches, it is part of China’s new generation of environmentally friendly rockets, using liquid oxygen (LOX) and kerosene (RP-1) propellants. First launched in 2015, the Long March 6 is optimized for small satellite constellations and quick deployment missions, offering a cost-effective solution for commercial and government payloads.
Configuration
Long March 6: is a three-stage rocket with a lightweight design suited for small satellite missions.
Missions
Long March 6 (2015) – First launch, deployed 20 small satellites into orbit.
Long March 6 (2017) – Carried three Jilin-1 Earth observation satellites.
Long March 6 (2020) – Placed 10 satellites into sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).
Long March 6 (2021) – Launched several remote sensing satellites.
Long March 6A (2022) – First flight of the upgraded variant with solid rocket boosters for increased payload capacity.
