What rocket is launching Unknown Payload?

Unknown Payload is launching on the Long March 12.

Who is launching Unknown Payload?

Unknown Payload is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Unknown Payload launching from?

Unknown Payload is launching from Commercial LC-2 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Unknown Payload heading to?

Unknown Payload is heading to Unknown (N/A).

Is the Long March 12 reusable?

No — the Long March 12 is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 12 flown?

The Long March 12 has launched 6 times to date, with 6 successful flights.

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Unknown Payload

Name: Unknown Payload — Long March 12
Start: 2026-08-17T02:00:00Z
End: 2026-08-17T06:00:00Z
Location: Commercial LC-2

Unknown

TBC

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 12N/Aorbit

Overview

Details TBD.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,363

CASC Mission

#609

Pad Launch

Location Launch

#72

Launch Window

NET

Aug 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

Precision

Hour

Schedule Changes

1 update

Commercial LC-2

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

23d 1h

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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 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

19.6145, 110.9511

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Frequently asked questions

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

Capacity

12,000 kg

Capacity

6,000 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2024

Fastest Turnaround

1mo 1d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Nov 30, 2024

Wikipedia

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

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Commercial LC-2

Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Unknown Payload?

Who is launching Unknown Payload?

Where is Unknown Payload launching from?

What orbit is Unknown Payload heading to?

Is the Long March 12 reusable?

How many times has the Long March 12 flown?

What is the Unknown Payload mission?