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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulBooster landing failedLong March 12A
Launched 2025-12-23 02:00 UTCLong March 12 series Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Booster landing failed
Landing failed at Long March 12A Landing Site
LM-12A F1, 1st flight
Worldwide
317th
orbital launch attempt in 2025
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
65th
launch this year
Long March 12 series Pad
1st
launch from this pad this year
First test launch of CASC/SAST’s Long March 12A rocket, with a dummy payload. The rocket’s 1st stage attempted to land on a landing pad about 300 km downrange of the launch site.
Launch Provider
Government · China · Founded 1999 · Chairman & President Lei Fanpei
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.
Launches
621
Successful
605
97%
Landings
1
of 2
Upcoming
7
scheduled
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Launch success, first stage landing attempt failed.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Rescheduled for December 23 per NOTAMs.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Apparently launch was delayed with rocket requiring roll-back; new information pending.
Cosmic_Penguin
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NET December 17 per NOTAMs (note that identity of this particular launch is uncertain).
Cosmic_Penguin
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Added launch.
Cosmic_Penguin
Height
69m
Diameter
3.8m
To low Earth orbit
12,000kg
Liftoff thrust
5,250kN
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Flight 2CASC · Long March 12A · Long March 12 series Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLow Earth OrbitTo be determinedNET 2026