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Kuaizhou 11: Xingyun VDES
Test satellite for CASIC's own Xingyun Low Earth Orbit communication satellite constellation, with a VHF Data Exchange System payload for maritime traffic operation uses.
Wednesday, 7 December 2022
Mission Data
Launch VehicleKuaizhou 11
Vehicle FamilyKuaizhou
Vehicle Record6 of 7 launches (85.7%)
Launch Provider🇨🇳 ExPace
Provider TypeCommercial
Agency Record31 successes / 4 failures (89%)
Success Streak6 consecutive
Mission TypeCommunications
Target OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch PadLaunch Area 95A
Location🇨🇳 Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China CHN
Orbital Launches This Year#169
Agency Launches This Year#3
Launches From This Pad69
Launches From This Site302
Status Note
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
About Kuaizhou 11
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.
Launch Site
Launch Area 95A · 40.9691°N 100.3433°E
Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.