Long March 12A
Description
The Long March 12A is a two-stage methane/liquid oxygen-fueled rocket capable of lifting 12 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit, with planned ability to re-use the first stage booster after landing back at the launch site or on a pad downrange.
Next Up
NET December, 2025
CZ-12A LZDemo Flight
Long March 12A | CASC
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China
Configurations
Active
Long March 12A
Active Since 2025
Rocket
Diameter: 3.8m
Height: 69m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 12,000 kg
Liftoff Thrust
5,250 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4.2m
Stages
2
Launch Sites
Long March 12A Pad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China