Tianlong-3 is part of Space Pioneer's efforts to develop low-cost, reusable launch vehicles to compete in the growing commercial launch market. It aims to provide launch services for medium-sized payloads to low Earth orbit (LEO) and sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).
Last updated: Jan 17, 2025
Launch Information
Launch Information |
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Launch Vehicle Details |
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Mission Name | Third Flight |
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Launch Site | Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China |
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Launch Vehicle | Tianlong-3 |
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Agency | Beijing Tianbing Technology |
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Launch Date | TBD - 2025 |
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Tianlong 3 plans to complete the first flight of the rocket in the first half of 2024.Recently,Tianbing Technology announced the completion of several hundred million yuan in C+ round financing, which will be used for the mass production of the Tianlong 2 medium-sized liquid rocket that successfully made its first flight, as well as the Tianlong 3.The development and first flight of large-scale liquid launch vehicles and engines, the research and testing of recyclable and reusable technology, the construction of Tianlong-3 dedicated launch stations, the construction of batch production capabilities and the improvement of talent teams.
Launch Vehicle
- Tianlong-3
Rocket Height | 71 m (233 ft) |
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Diameter | 3.8 m (12 ft) |
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Mass | 590 t (1300000 lbs) |
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Stages | 2 |
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Payload To LEO | 17 t (37000 lbs) |
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Payload To SSO | 14 t (31000 lbs) |
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Propellant | LOX / RP-1 |
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