Kuaizhou 1A | Shiyan 14 & Shiyan 15

Kuaizhou 1A | Shiyan 14 & Shiyan 15 rode a Kuaizhou 1A into space from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Kuaizhou 1A
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Mobile Launcher Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Kuaizhou 1A | Shiyan 14 & Shiyan 15 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-09-24T22:55:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kuaizhou 1A lifts off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    Kuaizhou 1A 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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