Kinetica 1 | Flight 3

A Kinetica 1 rocket launched Kinetica 1 | Flight 3 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 | Flight 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-01-23T04:03:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Kinetica 1 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Kinetica 1 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches SSO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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