Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads

Name: Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads
Start: 2017-01-09T04:11:12.000Z
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Operated by ExPace, the Earth Science mission Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads delivered its payload into SSO.

Launch time: Jan 9, 2017
Status: SUCCESS
Operator: ExPace
Mission type: Earth Science
Rocket: Kuaizhou 1A
Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad: Launch Area 95A
Payload: —
Target orbit: SSO

Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads cover image

Mission timeline

2017-01-09T04:11:12.000Z
Liftoff
Kuaizhou 1A roars off the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Max-Q
The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
Main engine cutoff (MECO)
MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
Stage separation
Clean stage separation confirmed.
Second-stage ignition
The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
Orbit insertion
Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
Mission success
All mission objectives achieved.