Long March 12A carrier rocket successfully launched into orbit, but recovery did not achieve the expected effect.

On the morning of December 23, 2025, the Long March 12A carrier rocket successfully completed its maiden flight mission, achieving the second-stage orbiting goal. However, the recovery verification of its first-stage rocket did not achieve the expected effect. As China's second liquid oxygen methane carrier rocket to attempt recovery on its maiden flight, this mission has accumulated valuable data and practical experience for the subsequent technological iterations and optimizations.