LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Tue May 12 2020
ExPace
Xingyun-2 01, 02
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(1:16 AM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(1:02 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(1:36 AM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
No Recovery Specified
Rocket Details
Name:
Kuaizhou-1ADescription:
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