Long March 12 | Demo Flight

Launch Time
Sat Nov 30, 2024 14:25 UTC

First launch of the Long March 12 launch vehicle and the first launch from the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site.

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Long March 12

Image Credit: CASC

CASC

Status: Active

Liftoff Thrust: 5,000 kN

Payload to LEO: 12,000 kg

Stages: 2

Strap-ons: 0

Rocket Height: 59.0 m

Fairing Diameter: 3.8 m

Fairing Height: 5.2 m

Details

Demo flight of the Long March 12 launch vehicle.

2 satellites are on board:
* Satellite Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite
* JSW-03

Payloads: 2

Low Earth Orbit

229th orbital launch attempt