PADLaunch Area 140
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
First test launch and mission of CAS Space’s Kinetica-2 rocket, with 3 spacecraft on board:
* New March 02 (Qingzhou space station cargo resupply vehicle Prototype Spacecraft)
* New March 01 in-orbit experiments hosting satellite
* TS-01
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kinetica 2AGENCY
CAS SpaceMISSION
Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft)
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 140COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e3b45caa-2ccc-4937-931b-780edbe58db9
Reported date: Mar 30, 2026 at 11:00 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMar 30, 2026 at 17:20 UTC
PARTIAL → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMar 30, 2026 at 11:29 UTC
GO → PARTIAL
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMar 29, 2026 at 18:48 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(13 hrs)
Mar 29, 2026 at 18:48 UTCMar 31, 2026 00:00 → Mar 30, 2026 11:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE — Kinetica 2 →
MANUFACTURER
CAS Space
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kinetica 2 | Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) launch?
The Kinetica 2 | Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) is scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00 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 Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft)?
The Kinetica 2 | Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) mission uses the Kinetica 2 rocket, manufactured by CAS Space. The Kinetica 2 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Kinetica 2 | Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 140 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) going to?
The Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft)?
The Kinetica 2 | Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) is operated by CAS Space.
Can I watch the Kinetica 2 | Demo Flight (Qingzhou Prototype Spacecraft) 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 5, 2026 22:18 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 30, 2026 17:20 UTC
Status changed: PARTIAL u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 30, 2026 11:29 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 PARTIAL
Launch partial success (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 18:48 UTC
Launch moved up by 13 hours
Mar 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Mar 30, 2026 11:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 18:48 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 30, 2026 at 11:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by CAS Space
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: e3b45caa-2ccc-4937-931b-780edbe58db9
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.82, 100.22
●X (Twitter) Search4 minutes ago
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ud83dudea8 Update on mission Kinetica 2 | Qingzhou Spacecraft Demo FlightnnCurrent status: Go for LaunchnnUpdating launch date and time based on old information of possible secondary payload. Assignment of this launch to the launch listed in this launch window is highly
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ud83dude80 Kinetica 2 launch in T-1 hour! nud83cudff7ufe0f Qingzhou Spacecraft Demo Flightnud83dudccd Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center nn Find out more and watch livenhttps://t.co/IgE4RAMzSv
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ud83dudea8 Update on mission Tianlong-3 | Demo FlightnnCurrent status: Go for LaunchnnAdded tentative launch date and time per NOTAMs; Assignment of this launch to the launch listed in this launch window is highly
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ud83dudea8 Update on mission Kinetica 2 | Qingzhou Spacecraft Demo FlightnnCurrent status: To Be DeterminednnMay possibly be linked with planned launch on March 30, with high uncertainties.nhttps://t.co/t5P9QfJhdd
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ud83dudea8 Update on mission Tianlong-3 | Demo FlightnnCurrent status: To Be DeterminednnReverted update due to high uncertainties with linking potential launch on March 30 with Tianlong-3.nhttps://t.co/t5P9QfJhdd
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