TL-3M
Space Pioneer (Tianbing Technology)
The TL-3M is a liquid-fueled launch vehicle from Space Pioneer (Tianbing Technology), designed for crewed missions with a reusable first stage.
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- Payload capacity
- 5,000 kg
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As published by the supplier
- Crew capsule diameter
- 3.8 m
- Crew capsule length
- 11 m
- Body diameter
- 3.8 m
- Total length
- 67 m
- LEO payload capacity
- 60 people
- SSO payload capacity (500km)
- 5 t
- Stages
- 2
- Reusable times
- ≥30
- Take-off mass
- 672 t
- Take-off thrust
- 855 t
About
The TL-3M is part of the Tianlong series of liquid-fueled launch vehicles developed by Space Pioneer (Tianbing Technology). This two-stage rocket is designed for crewed missions, featuring a reusable first stage capable of autonomous return. The second stage is dedicated to the crewed spacecraft. The TL-3M has a total length of 67 meters and a body diameter of 3.8 meters. It boasts a LEO (Low Earth Orbit) payload capacity of 60 people and an SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit) capacity of 5 tons at 500km. The rocket has a take-off mass of 672 tons and a take-off thrust of 855 tons. The first stage booster is designed for multiple reuses, with a reusability count of 30 or more times. The crew capsule has a diameter of 3.8 meters and a length of 11 meters.
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