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Long March 12

Long March 12

Long March Family

About This Rocket

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Physical Specifications

Height62 m
Diameter3.8 m
Launch Mass428 kg
StagesN/A

Performance

LEO Capacity12,000 kg
GTO CapacityN/A kg
Thrust5,000 kN
Launch CostN/A

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation logo

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

(CASC)

GovernmentCHNFounded 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.

Total Launches

520

Success: 506Failed: 14

Success Rate

97.3%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorChairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Consecutive Successes62

Technical Information

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.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightNov 30, 2024
Total Launches1
Success: 1Failed: 0
Landing Success0/0

Additional Information

Variant12
Consecutive Successes1