Kuaizhou 1A | Chuangxin-16

Kuaizhou 1A | Chuangxin-16 lifted off aboard a Kuaizhou 1A from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Kuaizhou 1A
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Mobile Launcher Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Kuaizhou 1A | Chuangxin-16 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-08-23T02:36:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kuaizhou 1A clears the pad at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Kuaizhou 1A 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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