Kuaizhou 11

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.

Article

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

Details

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

2nd mission

1st mission of 2022

1st successful mission

1st consecutive successful mission