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Weilai-1 (Future-1)

Zhuque-1

LandSpace

Launch Status
Failure

Rocket Launch Videos

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.

Attitude control failed after third stage ignition.

Location

Launch Area 95A

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch Area 95A has witnessed the launch of 59 rockets, including 59 orbital launch attempts. While Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 252 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).

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.

Learn more about the Zhuque-1

Agency

LandSpace

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

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