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Long March 12 | Unknown Payload

TBCJun 17, 2026 at 02:00 UTCLong March 12
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VEHICLE
Long March 12
MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Commercial LC-2
COUNTRY
CHN
UNKNOWNPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 756a042f-3da8-4a21-bb42-5996fc148050
Reported date: Jun 17, 2026 at 02:00 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
100%

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.

When is the Long March 12 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 12 | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBC.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Long March 12 | Unknown Payload mission uses the Long March 12 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 12 has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 12 | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Commercial LC-2 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Long March 12 | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 12 | Unknown Payload launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Jun 4, 2026 16:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 4, 2026 16:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 17, 2026 at 02:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Jun 4, 2026 16:02 UTC
Status: TBC
Updated via Launch Library 2
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