Weilai-1 (Future-1)

Mission

Weilai-1 (Future-1)

• Type: Earth Science
• Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit

The satellite is operated by China Central Television (CCTV) and is intended to carry out scientific expermients and perform Earth observation. Weilai-1 is expected to operate in sun-synchronous orbit for two years.

Location

Launch Area 95A

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China

Launch Area 95A has witnessed the launch of 51 rockets, including 51 orbital launch attempts, while Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 222 rocket launches.

Rocket

LandSpace Zhuque-1

The ZhuQue-1 (ZQ-1), is a Chinese commercial launch vehicle by the LandSpace company. for small payloads up to 300 kg.

Agency

LandSpace

LandSpace is a Chinese private space launch company based in Beijing. It was founded in 2015 by Tsinghua University alumni Zhang Changwu.