China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is scheduled to launch a Long March 12A rocket as part of the Flight 2 mission. The launch is scheduled on 09/30/2026 00:00 UTC for the Test Flight mission launching from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. The status of the launch is Date/Time TBD. Don’t miss this exciting rocket launch! Watch the launch video of the Long March 12A and experience the excitement for yourself. View All Launch Details > Mission: Flight 2 Second test launch of CASC/SAST’s Long March 12A rocket. Payload identities are TBD. Rocket: Long March 12A Long March 12A/Changzheng 12A (LM-12A/CZ-12A) is a reusable orbital launch vehicle developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) of the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The rocket is based on the Long March 12, but extensively re-designed for first stage re-usability, and use of gas generator cycle methane/liquid oxygen powered rocket engines in both stages.
 
 The first stage uses 7 Longyun-70 engines designed and manufactured by the private company Jiuzhou Yunjian (JZYJ), while the second stage uses 1 YF-209V engine from CASC's Academy of Aerospace Liquid Propulsion Technology (AALPT).
 
 On launch missions where the first stage is recovered, it will land on a down-range landing pad located in Minqin County, Gansu Province. Agency: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation 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. View All Launch Details >
