Long March 12

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)

Nov. 30, 2024

Description

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.

Specifications
  • Length
    62.0 m
  • Diameter
    3.8 m
  • Fairing Diameter
    ―
  • Launch Mass
    428.0 T
  • Thrust
    5000.0 kN
Family
  • Name
    Long March 12
  • Family
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  • Variant
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  • Alias
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  • Full Name
    Long March 12
Payload Capacity
  • Launch Cost
    ―
  • Low Earth Orbit
    12000.0 kg
  • Geostationary Transfer Orbit
    ―
  • Direct Geostationary
    ―
  • Sun-Synchronous Capacity
    6000.0 kg

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Government
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
CASC 1999

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Upcoming Spaceflights

Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group TBD?

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Go for Launch
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group TBD?

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: To Be Confirmed
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Previous Flights

flew on nine previous launch(es).

Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 27

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 25

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 24

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 22

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 19

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 16

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 13

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | SatNet LEO Group 07

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

Low Earth Orbit
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Long March 12 | Maiden Flight

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | China
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:

First launch of the Long March 12 launch vehicle and the first launch from the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site. 2 satellites are on board: * Satellite Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite * JSW-03

Low Earth Orbit
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