ExPace Kuaizhou 11 Xingyun VDES
Kuaizhou 11
Status
Success
Date
7 DEC 2022
01:15
Launch Provider
ExPace
Launch Pad
Launch Area 95A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
Kuaizhou 11
Mission Type
Communications
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Rocket Details
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.
Diameter
2.2 m
Launch Mass
78 T