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Launch Vehicles
Vehicle family profile

Long March 12A

长征十二号甲

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)Active
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Variants
1
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
1
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
12,000 kg
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
202510
202601
202701
202801
202901
203001
203101
203201
203301
203401
203501
203601
203701
203801
203901
204001
204101

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Long March 12A
LEO12,000 kgUnknownUnknownchinese_launch_vehicle_chart_normalized.xlsx (manual screenshot transcription; extraction date 2026-06-02 UTC)
Long March 12A
SSO7,300 kg700 kmUnknownChina in Space Long March 12A capacity report
Long March 12A
SSO7,000 kg700 kmUnknown

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch
Dummy payload
Long March 12A
Dec 23, 2025

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Long March 12A
Not stated1Active

Forecast Location Split

1 launch location represented.

YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2027Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2028Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2029Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2030Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2031Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2032Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2033Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2034Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2035Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2036Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2037Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2038Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2039Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2040Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
2041Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center130%Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2026 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2027 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2028 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2029 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2030 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2031 · 30% confidence
1
chinese_launch_vehicle_chart_normalized.xlsx (manual screenshot transcription; extraction date 2026-06-02 UTC)
Long March 12A
LEO6,000 kgUnknownUnknownchinese_launch_vehicle_chart_normalized.xlsx (manual screenshot transcription; extraction date 2026-06-02 UTC)
Long March 12A
SSO3,000 kg500 kmUnknownchinese_launch_vehicle_chart_normalized.xlsx (manual screenshot transcription; extraction date 2026-06-02 UTC)
Track

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2032 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2033 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2034 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2035 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2036 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
2037 · 30% confidence
1

Catalog-completeness placeholder for active Long March 12A family; not used by latest forecast capacity snapshot.

Mentions
194
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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Actions

The launch window for Long March 12A corresponds to 8:54 PM EST on December 22.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 22, 2025Long March 12A set for debut launch and landing attempt early tomorrow. ~2 hour launch window opens 0154 UTC Dec. 23 (8:54 pm EST Dec. 22) according to airspace closure notice.

Long March 12A is scheduled for a debut launch and landing attempt on December 23.

Plan
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Value 4.0
Dec 22, 2025
Long March 12A set for debut launch and landing attempt early tomorrow. ~2 hour launch window opens 0154 UTC Dec. 23 (8:54 pm EST Dec. 22) according to airspace closure notice.

A possible NOTAM has been published for the CZ-12A launch starting from 1223 0154 UTC / 0954 BJT.

PlanGeneralValue 2.2Dec 22, 2025Possible NOTAM has published for the CZ-12A start from 1223 0154 UTC / 0954 BJT

The CZ-12A rocket is ready for its maiden flight tomorrow.

PlanValue 3.5Dec 22, 2025RT by @raz_liu: CZ-12A ready for maiden flight tomorrow. Via Douyin

The launch window for Long March 12A opens at 0154 UTC on December 23, 2023, which is 8:54 PM EST on December 22, 2023.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 22, 2025Long March 12A set for debut launch and landing attempt early tomorrow. ~2 hour launch window opens 0154 UTC Dec. 23 (8:54 pm EST Dec. 22) according to airspace closure notice.

Long March 12A will include a land recovery operation during its maiden flight.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.6Dec 22, 2025History is in the making. Long March 12A is now targeting December 23 at ~02:00 UTC for its maiden flight and land recovery.

Footage shows the CZ-12A rocket in a vertical position and ready for a mobile TE rehearsal.

PlanCapabilityValue 1.8Dec 19, 2025Footage of the CZ-12A's mobile TE rehearsal with the mock-up. The uploader says the rocket is vertical & ready. via https://v.douyin.com/SWPVdZBU3lc/

The CZ-12A is likely still on the pad.

PlanValue 2.5Dec 16, 2025Ace of Razgriz (@raz_liu)

The CZ-12A's launch date may be postponed.

PlanValue 2.0Dec 15, 2025According to the credible travel agency, The CZ-12A's launch date may be postponed.

CZ-12A's maiden launch is scheduled to occur in three days.

PlanValue 2.8Dec 14, 2025T-3 days of CZ-12A's maiden launch. Render of Longxing-2 VTVL vehicle & CZ-12A. via bilibili / Lekword

The Long March 12A is scheduled to make its debut on December 17 between 01:54 and 04:14 UTC.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025Mark your calendars: December 17. 🗓️🚀 ​New airspace closures suggest the Long March 12A will make its debut between 01:54 and 04:14 UTC. ​While the NOTAM specifically covers the fairing drop zone, the trajectory is the smoking gun: the flight path passes directly over the Minqin landing pad. This alignment sets the stage for a historic first-stage recovery attempt.

The flight path of the Long March 12A passes directly over the Minqin landing pad.

GeneralValue 2.5Dec 12, 2025Mark your calendars: December 17. 🗓️🚀 ​New airspace closures suggest the Long March 12A will make its debut between 01:54 and 04:14 UTC. ​While the NOTAM specifically covers the fairing drop zone, the trajectory is the smoking gun: the flight path passes directly over the Minqin landing pad. This alignment sets the stage for a historic first-stage recovery attempt.

The CZ-12A rocket will launch on December 17 between 01:54 and 04:14 UTC.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025CZ-12A Launch on December 17, 01:54 - 04:14 UTC China's first recovered rocket, trust the plan.

The launch window for the Long March 12A is from 0154 to 0414 UTC on December 17.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025Two weeks on from Zhuque-3, we'll get China's 2nd orbital launch and landing attempt, this time by the Long March 12A from state-owned CASC. Airspace closure notices indicate a launch window of 0154 - 0414 UTC, Dec. 17.

CZ-12A is China's first recovered rocket.

GeneralValue 2.0Dec 12, 2025CZ-12A Launch on December 17, 01:54 - 04:14 UTC China's first recovered rocket, trust the plan.

The CZ-12A rocket is scheduled to launch on December 17 between 01:54 and 04:14 UTC.

PlanValue 4.2Dec 12, 2025CZ-12A Launch on December 17, 01:54 - 04:14 UTC China's first recovered rocket, trust the plan.

The NOTAM covers the fairing drop zone for the Long March 12A launch.

PlanGeneralValue 1.6Dec 12, 2025Mark your calendars: December 17. 🗓️🚀 ​New airspace closures suggest the Long March 12A will make its debut between 01:54 and 04:14 UTC. ​While the NOTAM specifically covers the fairing drop zone, the trajectory is the smoking gun: the flight path passes directly over the Minqin landing pad. This alignment sets the stage for a historic first-stage recovery attempt.

CZ-12A is China's first recovered rocket.

CapabilityValue 2.2Dec 12, 2025CZ-12A Launch on December 17, 01:54 - 04:14 UTC China's first recovered rocket, trust the plan.

China's Long March 12A will conduct its second orbital launch and landing attempt.

PlanValue 3.2Dec 12, 2025Two weeks on from Zhuque-3, we'll get China's 2nd orbital launch and landing attempt, this time by the Long March 12A from state-owned CASC. Airspace closure notices indicate a launch window of 0154 - 0414 UTC, Dec. 17.

The Long March 12A launch is conducted by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

RelationshipsValue 3.6Dec 12, 2025Two weeks on from Zhuque-3, we'll get China's 2nd orbital launch and landing attempt, this time by the Long March 12A from state-owned CASC. Airspace closure notices indicate a launch window of 0154 - 0414 UTC, Dec. 17.