PS 1
Launch Failure
Liftoff Time (GMT)
10:30:00
Sunday September 15, 2002
Mission Details
Launch Notes
First flight of Kaituozhe 1. The launch was a failure due to an unknown error. First flight of a Chinese solid rocket.
PS 1
PS 1 is an experimental Chinese satellite, using a new platform designed for small satellites. It is covered with solar panels made of silicon.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
36 kilograms
Rocket
Agency
CASICRocket
Height: 13.6m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 100 kg
GTO: 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust
300 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1m
Height: 3.1m
Stages
4
Launch Site
Stats
Kaituozhe 1
1st
Mission
1st
Mission of 2002
2002
44th
Orbital launch attempt