Mass Simulator
Zhuque-2E
LandSpace
Weather Forecast During Launch
The forecast calls for a temperature of 60°F, overcast clouds, 100% cloud cover and a wind speed of 13mph.
Mission
Mass Simulator
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
2.8 tonnes Mass Simulator launched to a 900 km polar orbit on a test flight proving further upgrades to the ZQ-2E, including a longer 1st stage and engine upgrades.
Location
Launch Area 96A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Area 96A has witnessed the launch of 7 rockets, including 7 orbital launch attempts. While Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 284 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-2E
Zhuque-2E (E stands for “enhanced”) is a medium-sized rocket powered by liquid oxygen and methane capable of lifting 6,000 kg of payload into a 200 km low Earth orbit, or 4,000 kg of payload into a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit. It differs from the baseline Zhuque-2 in using enhanced TQ-12A engines on the 1st stage with higher thrust and specific impulse than the original TQ-12, and a new TQ-15A engine on the 2nd stage that has a moveable nozzle.
Agency
LandSpace
LandSpace is a Chinese private space launch company based in Beijing. It was founded in 2015 by Tsinghua University alumni Zhang Changwu.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the LandSpace Zhuque-2E Mass Simulator launch scheduled?
The LandSpace Zhuque-2E Mass Simulator launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the LandSpace Zhuque-2E Mass Simulator mission launch from?
The LandSpace Zhuque-2E rocket launched from Launch Area 96A 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 Mass Simulator mission?
The Mass Simulator mission launched aboard a LandSpace Zhuque-2E rocket. Zhuque-2E (E stands for “enhanced”) is a medium-sized rocket powered by liquid oxygen and methane capable of lifting 6,000 kg of payload into a 200 km low Earth orbit, or 4,000 kg of payload into a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit. It differs from the baseline Zhuque-2 in using enhanced TQ-12A engines on the 1st stage with higher thrust and specific impulse than the original TQ-12, and a new TQ-15A engine on the 2nd stage that has a moveable nozzle. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the LandSpace Zhuque-2E Mass Simulator launch?
The LandSpace Zhuque-2E Mass Simulator 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 LandSpace Zhuque-2E Mass Simulator launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest LandSpace Zhuque-2E launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Mass Simulator 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 LandSpace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.