Long March 12
ActiveChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Nov. 30, 2024
Description
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.
Specifications
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Length
62.0 m -
Diameter
3.8 m -
Fairing Diameter
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Launch Mass
428.0 T -
Thrust
5000.0 kN
Family
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Name
Long March 12 -
Family
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Variant
12 -
Alias
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Full Name
Long March 12
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
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Low Earth Orbit
12000.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
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Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
6000.0 kg
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Government
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
CASC 1999The 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.
Long March 12 | Maiden Flight
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Nov. 30, 2024, 2:25 p.m.
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