LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Tue Aug 23 2022

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation

Chuangxin-16

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(2:36 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(2:24 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(2:44 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Kuaizhou-1A

Description:

Kuaizhou is a family of Chinese "quick-reaction" orbital launch vehicles. Flying since 2013, Kuaizhou 1 and 1A consist of three solid-fueled rocket stages, with a liquid-fueled fourth stage as part of the satellite system.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Government/Top Secret
2 satellites of unknown purposes built by Chinese Academy of Sciences.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Mobile Launcher Pad