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Long March 12 | Unknown Payload

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 12
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China / Commercial LC-2

NET Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 3:25 PM ET

T-Minus · NET Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 3:25 PM ET

Days : hours : minutes : seconds · Target, not liftoff confirmation.

Friday, October 9

Launch

Northrop Grumman says work on two Next-Gen OPIR Polar satellites remains on schedule and on budget as the service seeks a different approach.

Oct 9, 2026 · 1:06 PM ET