Long March 12

Manufacturer: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Maiden flight: 30 November 2024 · Wikipedia (opens in new tab)

The Long March 12 carrier rocket is a Chinese medium-lift launch vehicle currently under development by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, using kerosene and liquid oxygen as propellant. It will be capable of placing at least 10 tonnes of payload in low Earth orbit and at least 6 tonnes in a 700 km Sun-synchronous orbit.

Recent launches

Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 27

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

9 October 2026Save Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 27☆

Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

17 September 2026Save Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25☆

Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

16 August 2026Save Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24☆

Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

17 June 2026Save Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22☆

Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 19

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

19 January 2026Save Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 19☆