Long March 12 | Maiden Flight

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flew Long March 12 | Maiden Flight on a Long March 12 out of Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Long March 12
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Commercial LC-2
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 12 | Maiden Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-11-30T14:25:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 12 roars off the pad at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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