Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES

Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES lifted off aboard a Kuaizhou 11 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
ExPace
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Kuaizhou 11
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 95A
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-12-07T01:15:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kuaizhou 11 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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