Long March 9

In Development
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Long March 9

Overview

Fully reusable super-heavy launch vehicle in development — a Starship-class methalox design intended for mega-constellations, lunar and Mars cargo, and future crewed deep-space missions.

Design centers on a reusable methalox first stage with 30 YF-215 engines. First flight is currently targeted around 2033.

Key Specs

Payload to LEO

150,000 kg (reusable)

Height

114 m (374 ft)

Diameter

10.6 m (35 ft)

Propellant

Methalox (hydrolox upper stage)

Target First Flight

~2033