Kuaizhou 1A | Traffic VDES A & B

A Kuaizhou 1A rocket launched Kuaizhou 1A | Traffic VDES A & B from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, targeting LEO.

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
LEO
Kuaizhou 1A | Traffic VDES A & B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-12-05T09:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Kuaizhou 1A 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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