Kinetica 1 | 9 satellites

A Kinetica 1 rocket launched Kinetica 1 | 9 satellites from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
CAS Space
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Kinetica 1
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 130
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Kinetica 1 | 9 satellites cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-12-10T04:03:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kinetica 1 roars off the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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