Long March 10
Long March 10
In 2017, planning began for the next generation of a crew launch vehicle. Static engine tests were performed in 2025. The first flight is expected in 2026. For lunar missions, two Long March 10's would be used, one for the Lanyue lunar lander, and one for the Mengzhou crew vehicle.
A variation of the Long March 10, the Long March 10A is also being developed. It is a two stage version, using only the first and second stages (no strap-on boosters). There may be recovery and reuse capability with the CZ-10A.
The CZ-10 is a three-stage vehicle with two strap-on boosters. Stage 1 consists of seven YF-100K engines producing a total of 1,970,000 lbs of thrust. First stage also uses two strap-on boosters, thus using twenty-one YF-100K engines at liftoff. Stage 2 has two YF-100K engine generating 660,000 lbs of thrust. The third stage has 3 YF-75E engines generating 660,000 lbs of thrust. First and second stage engines burn RP-1 and LOX. The third stage uses LH2 and LOX.
The CZ-10 stands at 92.5 meters, has a diameter of 5 meters, a launch weight of 2,189,000 kilograms, and has a liftoff thrust of 3,900,000 lbs.
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Last updated: 03 March 2026 15:06:14.
