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AEROSPACE CHINA ›› 2018, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (2): 16-21.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-0940.2018.02.002

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LM-11— The Main Force in China’s Small Launch Vehicles for Commercial Launch

  

  1. 1 Beijing Institute of Astronautical Systems Engineering, Beijing 100076
    2 China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, Beijing 100076
  • Online:2018-05-24 Published:2019-11-29
  • About author:LIU Jiajia (1984- ), received his Master of Engineering in design of launch vehicle from the Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), China. He works at the Beijing Institute of Astronautical Systems Engineering as a senior engineer, for the system design of launch vehicle.

Abstract: The Long March 11 launch vehicle (LM-11) is the only solid launch vehicle within China’s new-generation launch vehicle series, enabling a full spectrum of Chinese launch vehicles. Compared with other China’s LM series launch vehicles, it has the shortest launch preparation time. With the characteristics of appropriate launch capability, quick response, easy-to-use, flexible operation, universal interface and strong task adaptability, LM-11 can better meet the launch requirements for various small networking satellite, replacement and for emergency use. After four successful launches, LM-11 has become the main Chinese launch vehicle oriented to the international small satellite commercial launch market.