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Kuaizhou 11 | SpaceTY-51 & 52

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Sep 17, 2026 at 02:40 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Earth Science Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 86% success
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PADLaunch Area 95A
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

2 Earth observation radar satellites built by the Chinese satellite manufacturer SpaceTY.

AGENCY
ExPace
MISSION
SpaceTY-51 & 52
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 95A
COUNTRY
CHN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 71aa4d56-0ce9-4c7d-a808-cc22f2ac5a84
Reported date: Sep 17, 2026 at 02:40 UTC
Last synced: 58 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGESep 17, 2026 at 03:53 UTC
GO → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Sep 17, 2026 at 03:53 UTC
Sep 17, 2026 02:35 → Sep 17, 2026 02:40 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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MANUFACTURER
ExPace
VARIANT
11
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
85.7%

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.

When is the Kuaizhou 11 | SpaceTY-51 & 52 launch?
The Kuaizhou 11 | SpaceTY-51 & 52 is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:40 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 SpaceTY-51 & 52?
The Kuaizhou 11 | SpaceTY-51 & 52 mission uses the Kuaizhou 11 rocket, manufactured by ExPace. The Kuaizhou 11 has flown 7 times with a 85.7% success rate.
Where is the Kuaizhou 11 | SpaceTY-51 & 52 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 95A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is SpaceTY-51 & 52 going to?
The SpaceTY-51 & 52 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SpaceTY-51 & 52?
The Kuaizhou 11 | SpaceTY-51 & 52 is operated by ExPace.
Can I watch the Kuaizhou 11 | SpaceTY-51 & 52 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.
Sep 17, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 17, 2026 03:53 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Sep 17, 2026 02:35 UTC u2192 Sep 17, 2026 02:40 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 17, 2026 03:53 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 11, 2026 05:48 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Sep 11, 2026 05:48 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 17, 2026 at 02:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ExPace
Last data sync: 58 seconds ago
●Launch Library 259 seconds ago
Launch ID: 71aa4d56-0ce9-4c7d-a808-cc22f2ac5a84
●Open-Meteo Weather4 weeks ago
Pad weather at 40.97, 100.34

Mission Profile

SpaceTY-51 & 52 was a Kuaizhou 11 mission operated by ExPace that lifted off from Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on September 17, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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