Kinetica 1 | 9 satellites

CAS Space flew Kinetica 1 | 9 satellites on a Kinetica 1 out of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, placing its payload in SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
CAS Space
Mission type
Earth Science
Launch pad
Launch Area 130
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Kinetica 1 | 9 satellites cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-09-20T04:03:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kinetica 1 clears the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Kinetica 1 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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