Why the Reusability of Commercial Rockets Matters
The Long March-10B is China's next-generation rocket built specifically for the commercial space market. In its reusable configuration, it can deliver 16 tonnes to low Earth orbit, supporting missions ranging from satellite Internet constellations to large commercial satellite launches.
The Long March-10B's capabilities represent a major breakthrough in the country's reusable rocket technology. This makes China the second country after the United States to have demonstrated such a capacity.
Developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the Long March-10B is a large, two-stage liquid-fueled rocket with a five-meter diameter core. The rocket utilizes liquid oxygen and kerosene for its first stage and liquid oxygen and methane for its second.
The Long March-10B rocket stands about 63 meters tall with a takeoff thrust of 890 tons.
The successful maiden flight of the Long March-10B on July 10, 2026, marks the 657th launch of the Long March rocket series.
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Release Date: July 12, 2026
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