Kuaizhou 1A (ExPace)
The Kuaizhou 1A is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by ExPace (established in 2016). It undertook its inaugural launch on 01/09/2017.
Kuaizhou is a family of Chinese "quick-reaction" orbital launch vehicles. Flying since 2013, Kuaizhou 1 and 1A consist of three solid-fueled rocket stages, with a liquid-fueled fourth stage as part of the satellite system.
Kuaizhou 1A Specifications
| Variant | 1A |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.4 m |
| Diameter | 1.4 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 30 T |
| LEO Capacity | 300 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 250 kg |
Kuaizhou 1A Launch Record
| Total Launches | 31 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 28 |
| Failed Launches | 3 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 2 |
Manufacturer
ExPace (EP)
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.