Long March 12A | Demo Flight

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation flew Long March 12A | Demo Flight on a Long March 12A out of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, 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 12A
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Long March 12 series Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Long March 12A | Demo Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-12-23T02:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 12A roars off the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

Last updated: