Weilai-1 (Future-1)
Zhuque-1
LandSpace
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.
Agency
LandSpace
LandSpace is a Chinese private space launch company based in Beijing. It was founded in 2015 by Tsinghua University alumni Zhang Changwu.
