Space Pioneer

Tianlong-2

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

Latest update Aug 21, 2026

Tianlong-2

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Current status

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

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Specifications6

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)

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