NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Xingyun VDES

Launch Time
Wed Dec 07, 2022 01:15 UTC

Return to flight of the Kuaizhou 11 after its failed first launch.

Rocket

Kuaizhou 11
Image Credit: CASIC
ExPace
Status: Active
Price: $28.3 million
Liftoff Thrust: 1,250 kN
Payload to LEO: 1,500 kg
Payload to GTO: 0 kg
Stages: 4
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 25.3 m
Fairing Diameter: 2.2 m
Fairing Height: 8.5 m

Mission Details

Xingyun VDES

Test satellite for CASIC's own Xingyun Low Earth Orbit communication satellite constellation, with a VHF Data Exchange System payload for maritime traffic operation uses.

Payloads: 1
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location

Site 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China

Stats

2022

169th orbital launch attempt

Kuaizhou 11

2nd mission
1st mission of 2022
1st successful mission
1st consecutive successful mission