Tianlong-2

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Tianlong-2

Overview

Two-stage kerosene-liquid oxygen orbital rocket; the first privately developed Chinese liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit.

Reached orbit on its April 2, 2023 maiden flight carrying the Jinta cubesat to sun-synchronous orbit; one successful flight to date.

Key Specs

Payload to LEO

2,000 kg

Payload to SSO

1,500 kg (500 km)

Height

32.8 m

Propellant

Kerosene / LOX

First Stage Engines

7 x TH-11 (kerolox)

Maiden Flight

Apr 2, 2023 (success)