Kuaizhou 11 (ExPace)
The Kuaizhou 11 is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by ExPace (established in 2016). It undertook its inaugural launch on 07/10/2020.
The Kuaizhou-11 (KZ-11), is a planned Chinese commercial launch vehicle.
Reportedly, the payload is about 1000 kg for low earth orbit and 700 kg for a sun-synchronous orbit.
The three stage rocket is possibly based on the DF-31 missile. It consists of three solid-fueled stages. The principal diameter is 2.2 m and the launch weight is 78 tons. the first stage features four grid rudders. The vehicle is launched from a launch truck.
Kuaizhou 11 Specifications
| Variant | 11 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.2 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 78 T |
| LEO Capacity | 1000 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 700 kg |
Kuaizhou 11 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 7 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 6 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 6 |
Manufacturer
CEO: Zhang Di
ExPace is a Chinese space rocket company based in Wuhan, Hubei, China. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of missileer China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), a Chinese state-owned company, and serves as its commercial rocket division. ExPace is focused on small satellite launchers to low Earth orbit.