Kuaizhou 1A | Tianxing-1-02

The Technology flight Kuaizhou 1A | Tianxing-1-02 departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Kuaizhou 1A, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
ExPace
Mission type
Technology
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 | Tianxing-1-02 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-01-11T03:52:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Kuaizhou 1A is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Kuaizhou 1A endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches SSO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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