CAS Space Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) Kinetica 2
Weather Forecast During Launch
The forecast calls for a temperature of 61°F, clear skies, 1% cloud cover and a wind speed of 11mph.
About the Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
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| Orbit | Polar Orbit |
First test launch and mission of CAS Space’s Kinetica-2 rocket, with 3 spacecraft on board:
* New March 02 (Qingzhou space station cargo resupply vehicle Prototype Spacecraft)
* New March 01 in-orbit experiments hosting satellite
* TS-01
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Area 140
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
| Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 1 |
| Total Launches | 298 |
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
CAS Space Kinetica 2 Rocket
| Length | 52.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 625.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 7,515.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 12,000 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 8,000 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 3/30/2026 |
About CAS Space
CAS Space is a spin-off company from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) that is operating and plans to operate various launch vehicles of the Zhongke series.
| Total Launches | 17 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 16 |
| Failed | 1 |
| Consecutive Success | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the CAS Space Kinetica 2 Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) launch scheduled?
The CAS Space Kinetica 2 Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the CAS Space Kinetica 2 Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) mission launch from?
The CAS Space Kinetica 2 rocket launched from Launch Area 140 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
What rocket was used for the Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) mission?
The Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) mission launched aboard a CAS Space Kinetica 2 rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the CAS Space Kinetica 2 Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) launch?
The CAS Space Kinetica 2 Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the CAS Space Kinetica 2 Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest CAS Space Kinetica 2 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official CAS Space live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
Last Updated
Last Updated:
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Launch success.
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Liftoff.
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Updating launch date and time based on old information of possible secondary payload. Assignment of this launch to the launch listed in this launch window is highly uncertain.
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May possibly be linked with planned launch on March 30, with high uncertainties.
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Updated planned payload information.
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Added launch.