NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Failure

6 Unknown Payloads

Launch Time
Mon Feb 01, 2021 08:15 UTC

First operational launch of Hyperbola-1.

A piece of insulating foam broke off from the rocket and got stuck on one of the rocket's 1st stage grid fins, causing the rocket to lose attitude control and subsequently disintegrated.

The exact launch time and the identity of the payloads are unconfirmed.

Rocket

Hyperbola-1
Image Credit: i-Space
i-Space
Status: Active
Liftoff Thrust: 557 kN
Payload to LEO: 300 kg
Payload to GTO: 0 kg
Stages: 4
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 21.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 1.2 m
Fairing Height: 2.2 m

Mission Details

6 satellites

6 undisclosed satellites were on board.

Payloads: 6
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location

Site 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China

Stats

2021

8th orbital launch attempt

i-Space

2nd mission
1st mission of 2021
1st failed mission

Hyperbola-1

2nd mission
1st mission of 2021
1st failed mission