Kinetica 1 | Maiden Flight

Kinetica 1 | Maiden Flight rode a Kinetica 1 into space from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
CAS Space
Mission type
Technology
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 | Maiden Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-07-27T04:12:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kinetica 1 lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Kinetica 1 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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