China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 12ALong March 12 series Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Flight 2
Launch window
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Image: CASC
Summary
This is the second test flight of CASC/SAST’s Long March 12A rocket from the Long March 12 series Pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Payload identities remain to be determined; the mission is scheduled no earlier than October 2026.
- Watch
- No webcast announced yet.
- Booster
- Unknown12A · Vertical Landing at Long March 12A Landing Site0/1 landed here · 252 km downrange
- Mission
- Test Flight · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Milestone
- Planned as the 2nd Long March 12A flight · 1st this yearChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 621st launch51st this yearhumanity's 7,428th orbital launch attempt255th orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
Orbit: representative
Target from this vehicle's flown siblings at this pad. Not a catalogued object; this panel switches to the tracked orbit once the object is catalogued. Ascent drawn from padside's representative profile. Booster return drawn from padside's representative arc.
About this launch
Flight 2 is expected to launch on a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 12A from Long March 12 series Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China in October 2026. It is China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 621st launch, 51st this year and humanity's 7,428th orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 2nd Long March 12A flight and the 1st this year. Booster Unknown12A will attempt a landing at Long March 12A Landing Site. The payload is bound for low Earth orbit (LEO).
Second test launch of CASC/SAST’s Long March 12A rocket. Payload identities are TBD.
Pad
Long March 12 series Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Planned as the 3rd launch from Long March 12 series Pad, 2nd this year · 301st from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
2 launches from this pad · 299 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
151 days after the previous launch from this pad
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Updates
Added launch per rumors.
Questions
When does Flight 2 launch?
Flight 2 is scheduled in October 2026.
Where can I watch Flight 2 live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching Flight 2?
Long March 12A, flown by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Long March 12A spec sheet
Where is Flight 2 launching from?
Long March 12 series Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Will the booster land?
Booster Unknown12A will attempt a landing at Long March 12A Landing Site.
What orbit is Flight 2 going to?
Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a test flight mission.