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Kinetica 1 | 6 satellites

SUCCESSMay 21, 2025 at 04:05 UTCKinetica 1 →
PADLaunch Area 130
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Carried 6 satellites to Sun-synchronous orbit, including commercial Earth observation satellites Taijing-3-04 & Taijing-4-02A:

* Taijing-3-04
* Taijing-4-02A
* Xingrui-11
* Xiguang-1 02
* Xingjiyuan-1
* Cube-108 001

VEHICLE
Kinetica 1
AGENCY
CAS Space
MISSION
6 satellites
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 130
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 82cbee8b-4a94-4bff-a444-328b8db4da78
Reported date: May 21, 2025 at 04:05 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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MANUFACTURER
CAS Space
FLIGHTS
11
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
90.9%

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 | 6 satellites launch?
The Kinetica 1 | 6 satellites is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:05 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 6 satellites?
The Kinetica 1 | 6 satellites mission uses the Kinetica 1 rocket, manufactured by CAS Space. The Kinetica 1 has flown 11 times with a 90.9% success rate.
Where is the Kinetica 1 | 6 satellites launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 130 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is 6 satellites going to?
The 6 satellites mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching 6 satellites?
The Kinetica 1 | 6 satellites is operated by CAS Space.
Can I watch the Kinetica 1 | 6 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.
Mar 25, 2026 00:39 UTC
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Mar 25, 2026 00:39 UTC
Launch date set: May 21, 2025 at 04:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by CAS Space
Mar 25, 2026 00:39 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 82cbee8b-4a94-4bff-a444-328b8db4da78
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
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