LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Tue May 12 2020

ExPace

Xingyun-2 01, 02

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(1:16 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(1:02 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(1:36 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: Communications
Xingyun-2 01 and 02 are the first two satellites of the planned low Earth orbit constellation being built by Xingyun Satellite company, whichi is a subsidiary of CASIC. These satellites will be used to provide Internet of Things (IoT) communications services. Xingyun constellation is planned to consist of 156 satellites in total.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Jiuquan, People's Republic of China

Pad

Unknown Pad