Technical Capabilities of Chinese Launch Vehicles
- Paper number
IAC-17,D2,IP,17,x40138
- Author
Ms. Kayleigh Gordon, United States
- Coauthor
Dr. John M. Horack, The Ohio State University College of Engineering, United States
- Coauthor
Ms. Elizabeth K. Newton, United States
- Year
2017
- Abstract
This paper synthesizes the technical capabilities of the current fleet of Chinese launch vehicles, specifically the Long March 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11 families. This paper articulates the types of missions each rocket has performed, and where each launch vehicle may be applied for future missions. Other topics included are the technical strengths and limitations of each launch vehicle such as payload weights and achievable orbits. Additionally, the types of payloads are considered when determining which rocket family would be best for launching the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, the Tiangong space stations, and taikonauts, etc. Lastly, this paper compares the capabilities and mission applications to those of other leading space-faring nations.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
IAC-17,D2,IP,17,x40138.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).
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