LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Thu Jan 11 2024

ExPace

Tianxing-1-02

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(3:52 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(3:42 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(4:10 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: Technology
Satellite reported as for "spatial environment measurement" purposes. Actual usage TBD.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Launch Area 95A