Chuangxin-16
Kuaizhou-1A
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
Launch Status
Success Mission
Chuangxin-16
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
2 satellites of unknown purposes built by Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Location
Mobile Launcher Pad
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
Mobile Launcher Pad has witnessed the launch of 5 rockets, including 5 orbital launch attempts, while Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 210 rocket launches.
Rocket
ExPace Kuaizhou-1A
Kuaizhou is a family of Chinese “quick-reaction” orbital launch vehicles. Flying since 2013, Kuaizhou 1 and 1A consist of three solid-fueled rocket stages, with a liquid-fueled fourth stage as part of the satellite system.
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
The China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC) is a Chinese state-owned corporation that designs, develops and manufactures a range of spacecrafts, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment.
