CAS SPACE

Kinetica 1 | 5 satellites

SUCCESSMay 15, 2026 at 04:33 UTCKinetica 1 →
PADLaunch Area 130
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Share-ride of 5 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit:

* Taijing-3-05A/B
* Tianyi-50
* Tianyan-27
* Jilin-1 HR-03D-55

VEHICLE
Kinetica 1
AGENCY
CAS Space
MISSION
5 satellites
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 130
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4d70f2c0-953e-4fbc-b579-3c901c06a158
Reported date: May 15, 2026 at 04:33 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 15, 2026 at 06:28 UTC
GOSUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
May 15, 2026 at 06:28 UTC
May 15, 2026 04:30May 15, 2026 04:33 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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MANUFACTURER
CAS Space
FLIGHTS
13
SUCCESSES
12
SUCCESS RATE
92.3%

Kinetica 1 (also known as Lijian-1, Chinese: 力箭一号) is a Chinese solid-propellant light launch vehicle. It is capable of placing about 2 tons into low earth orbit and 1.5 tons into sun-synchronous orbit. It is developed by CAS Space, a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Kinetica 1 is a light launcher whose first stage seems to be derived from the DF-31 long-range intercontinental ballistic missile. It is 30 m high and has a diameter of 2.65 m, with a liftoff mass of 135 t. It's the largest Chinese solid propellant launcher to date, with four stages with a thrust of 200, 100, 50 and 10 tons respectively. The fairing has a diameter of 3.35 meters.

When is the Kinetica 1 | 5 satellites launch?
The Kinetica 1 | 5 satellites is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:33 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for 5 satellites?
The Kinetica 1 | 5 satellites mission uses the Kinetica 1 rocket, manufactured by CAS Space. The Kinetica 1 has flown 13 times with a 92.3% success rate.
Where is the Kinetica 1 | 5 satellites launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 130 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is 5 satellites going to?
The 5 satellites mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching 5 satellites?
The Kinetica 1 | 5 satellites is operated by CAS Space.
Can I watch the Kinetica 1 | 5 satellites launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
May 21, 2026 17:47 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 15, 2026 06:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
May 15, 2026 04:30 UTC u2192 May 15, 2026 04:33 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 15, 2026 06:28 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 9, 2026 13:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
May 9, 2026 13:28 UTC
Launch date set: May 15, 2026 at 04:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by CAS Space
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4d70f2c0-953e-4fbc-b579-3c901c06a158
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@launchsightapp ✓4 weeks ago
u2705 LAUNCH SUCCESS | Kinetica 1n5 satellitesnud83dudccd Jiuquan, China, People's Republic of Chinanud83dudef0ufe0f Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbitnud83dudce1 Type: Earth Sciencen#space
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@AlmaCap114204 ✓1 month ago
@MambaHarveyInc Also, are you willing to risk 5 satellites on a Vulcan heavy launch?
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Mission Profile

5 satellites was a Kinetica 1 mission operated by CAS Space that lifted off from Launch Area 130, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on May 15, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.