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August 13, 2025: China’s Mightiest Rocket Ignites the Sky!
The Long March-5, China’s "Fat-Five"

The tech world is abuzz with recent news: On August 13, 2025, China's Long March-5 rocket, affectionately known as the "Fat-Five," is scheduled for launch! The announcement has captured global attention. Why is a single rocket launch causing such a massive stir? What’s so special about the "Fat-Five" that the whole world is watching? Let's dive deep into what this launch means for China and for the global space industry.

In the following sections, we will not only uncover the secrets of the "Fat-Five" and see why it is considered a cornerstone of China's space program but also compare it to rockets from established space powers in Europe and the US to see where we stand. Most importantly, we will explore the profound implications of this launch for global technological development and world peace and security. Get ready to embark on this journey of space exploration with us!

A Titan Among Rockets: What Makes the "Fat-Five" So Mighty?
The Long March-5, or the "Fat-Five," is an absolute giant in the rocket family. Standing nearly 57 meters tall, the equivalent of a 20-story building, with a diameter of 5 meters and a takeoff weight of around 870 tons, its immense size was a direct response to China's urgent need for a heavy-lift launch vehicle. Traditional rockets had limited diameters, which restricted the number of engines and the amount of propellant they could carry, making them unsuitable for missions like deep-space exploration and building large space stations. The "Fat-Five's" bold 5-meter-diameter design not only significantly increased internal space but also marked a major breakthrough in China's rocket manufacturing processes. It signifies that China has joined the ranks of the world's leading nations in rocket structural design and material processing.

But that's not the main point; the key is its payload capacity: up to 25 tons to low-Earth orbit (LEO) and 14 tons to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO). What does that mean in practical terms? It’s like sending 16 cars into space at once, placing it firmly among the world's top-tier rockets currently in service. When compared to similar rockets from other countries, the "Fat-Five" shows a clear advantage in launch efficiency. For example, the U.S. Delta IV Heavy rocket, with its 28.8-ton LEO payload capacity, has a takeoff weight of over 733 tons, while the "Fat-Five" achieves a similar capacity with a more optimized design, resulting in higher efficiency. The success of the "Fat-Five" breaks the technological monopoly of other nations in the heavy-lift launch vehicle field, laying a solid foundation for China’s future major space missions, such as crewed lunar landings, Mars sample return, and Jupiter exploration. It also gives China a stronger voice on the global stage.

Compared to other international heavy-lift launch vehicles, the "Fat-Five" holds its own. SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, with its 63.8-ton LEO payload capacity, certainly holds the top spot for sheer lifting power. However, it uses a unique "three-core" parallel configuration—three Falcon 9 rocket cores standing side-by-side, reaching a total length of 70 meters and a diameter of over 12 meters, like three 10-story buildings laid side-by-side. Its complex engine synchronization and fuel delivery system are engineering marvels. In contrast, the "Fat-Five" uses a simpler two-and-a-half-stage