Success
SatNet LEO Group 07
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 12
LEOorbit
A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.
Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#7,022
CASC Mission
#534
Pad Launch
#2
Location Launch
#42
Designator
2025-168
Launch Window
NET
Aug 4, 2025, 10:21 AM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
10:14 AM
Window Open
10:42 AM
Window Close
Long March 12 Specs
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.
Length
62 m
Diameter
3.8 m
Launch Mass
428 t
Thrust
5,000 kN
LEO Capacity
12,000 kg
SSO Capacity
6,000 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2024
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 1d
Total Launches
5
Successful
5
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
5
Maiden flight: Nov 30, 2024
Social Flight Log
- Aug 4, 2025, 12:04 PM
Launch success.
Source - Aug 4, 2025, 10:23 AM
Liftoff.
Source - Aug 4, 2025, 9:28 AM
Tweaked T-0.
Source - Aug 4, 2025, 8:40 AM
Unofficial Webcast by International Rocket Launches has started
Source - Jul 24, 2025, 6:11 PM
New launch window per NOTAMs; Payload identity uncertain.
Source - May 5, 2025, 9:53 AM
Apparently scrubbed for the day per local sources.
Source - May 5, 2025, 9:14 AM
Unofficial Webcast by International Rocket Launches has started
Source - Apr 30, 2025, 7:27 AM
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities uncertain.
Source
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China. Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Aug 4, 2025, 6:21 PM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511
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.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18