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
- 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
The Launch Area 140 launch pad has hosted 1 rocket launches, including 1 orbital launch attempts. The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China launch site has been the location for 286 total rocket launches.
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
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.
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.