ExPace 8 satellites Kuaizhou 11
Weather Forecast During Launch
The forecast calls for a temperature of 45°F, clear skies, 5% cloud cover and a wind speed of 20mph.
About the 8 satellites Mission
- Type: Technology
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Ride-share launch of 8 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit:
* Juntian-1-04A
* Dongpo-11
* Dongpo-12
* Dongpo-16
* Weitong-1-01
* Xiguang-1-06
* Yuxing-3-05
* Yuxing-3-06
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Area 95A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
The Launch Area 95A launch pad has hosted 66 rocket launches, including 66 orbital launch attempts. The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China launch site has been the location for 287 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).
ExPace Kuaizhou 11 Rocket
The Kuaizhou-11 (KZ-11), is a planned Chinese commercial launch vehicle.
Reportedly, the payload is about 1000 kg for low earth orbit and 700 kg for a sun-synchronous orbit.
The three stage rocket is possibly based on the DF-31 missile. It consists of three solid-fueled stages. The principal diameter is 2.2 m and the launch weight is 78 tons. the first stage features four grid rudders. The vehicle is launched from a launch truck.
About ExPace
ExPace is a Chinese space rocket company based in Wuhan, Hubei, China. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of missileer China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), a Chinese state-owned company, and serves as its commercial rocket division. ExPace is focused on small satellite launchers to low Earth orbit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ExPace Kuaizhou 11 8 satellites launch scheduled?
The ExPace Kuaizhou 11 8 satellites launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the ExPace Kuaizhou 11 8 satellites mission launch from?
The ExPace Kuaizhou 11 rocket launched from Launch Area 95A 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 8 satellites mission?
The 8 satellites mission launched aboard a ExPace Kuaizhou 11 rocket. The Kuaizhou-11 (KZ-11), is a planned Chinese commercial launch vehicle. <br> <br>Reportedly, the payload is about 1000 kg for low earth orbit and 700 kg for a sun-synchronous orbit. <br> <br>The three stage rocket is possibly based on the DF-31 missile. It consists of three solid-fueled stages. The principal diameter is 2.2 m and the launch weight is 78 tons. the first stage features four grid rudders. The vehicle is launched from a launch truck. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the ExPace Kuaizhou 11 8 satellites launch?
The ExPace Kuaizhou 11 8 satellites 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 ExPace Kuaizhou 11 8 satellites launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ExPace Kuaizhou 11 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the 8 satellites 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 ExPace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.