PADLaunch Area 130
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
8 Earth observation satellites for the Jilin-1 commercial Earth observation satellites constellation:
* High Resolution-07A 02-04
* High Resolution-07B 02-04
* High Resolution-07C 02-03
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kinetica 1AGENCY
CAS SpaceMISSION
8 x Jilin-1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 130COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 33b673eb-b25b-462a-a092-040a6875654c
Reported date: Apr 14, 2026 at 04:03 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 14, 2026 at 05:47 UTC
GO → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Apr 14, 2026 at 05:47 UTCApr 14, 2026 04:00 → Apr 14, 2026 04:03 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(4 days)
Apr 9, 2026 at 16:03 UTCApr 10, 2026 04:00 → Apr 14, 2026 04:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Kinetica 1 →
MANUFACTURER
CAS Space
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
11
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kinetica 1 | 8 x Jilin-1 launch?
The Kinetica 1 | 8 x Jilin-1 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:03 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 8 x Jilin-1?
The Kinetica 1 | 8 x Jilin-1 mission uses the Kinetica 1 rocket, manufactured by CAS Space. The Kinetica 1 has flown 12 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Kinetica 1 | 8 x Jilin-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 130 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is 8 x Jilin-1 going to?
The 8 x Jilin-1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching 8 x Jilin-1?
The Kinetica 1 | 8 x Jilin-1 is operated by CAS Space.
Can I watch the Kinetica 1 | 8 x Jilin-1 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Apr 20, 2026 22:55 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 14, 2026 05:47 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Apr 14, 2026 04:00 UTC u2192 Apr 14, 2026 04:03 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 14, 2026 05:47 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 9, 2026 16:03 UTC
Launch delayed by 4 days
Apr 10, 2026 04:00 UTC u2192 Apr 14, 2026 04:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 7, 2026 11:36 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 7, 2026 11:36 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 14, 2026 at 04:03 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by CAS Space
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: 33b673eb-b25b-462a-a092-040a6875654c
●Open-Meteo Weather10 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.82, 100.23
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