Long March 12 to debut this year

The Long March 12 (CZ-12) is a Chinese space launch vehicle designed to be part of the new generation of Long March rockets. As of my last update in early 2023, specific details about the first flight of the Long March 12 had not been officially confirmed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), which develops the Long March series of rockets.

The Long March 12 is expected to be a small-to-medium lift launch vehicle capable of placing satellites into low Earth orbit. It is anticipated to feature a modular design, with various configurations to suit different mission requirements. The rocket is also expected to employ advanced technologies such as liquid oxygen and kerosene as propellants, which are more environmentally friendly than the toxic hypergolic fuels used in some previous Long March models.

For the most current information on the status of the Long March 12's debut, it would be advisable to consult the latest announcements from official Chinese space agency sources or updates from reputable space industry news outlets.