Long March 5B
This page records Long March 5B | Maiden Flight and its reported outcome: Launch Successful. The date above is a historical record.
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This is the maiden flight of Long March 5B rocket, which is to be used for delivering modules for China's new space station. This launch is also the first test flight for China's new generation crewed spacecraft.
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The configuration of the CZ-5B variant consists of the Long March 5 core stage with its four strapped-on liquid-fueled boosters, but the usual second stage will be absent; in place of the second stage would be heavier low earth orbit payloads.
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Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
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