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Kuaizhou 11 | Unknown Payload

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Sep 17, 2026 at 02:35 UTC
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AGENCY
ExPace
MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
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 02:35 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
ExPace
VARIANT
11
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
83.3%

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 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Kuaizhou 11 | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:35 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Kuaizhou 11 | Unknown Payload mission uses the Kuaizhou 11 rocket, manufactured by ExPace. The Kuaizhou 11 has flown 6 times with a 83.3% success rate.
Where is the Kuaizhou 11 | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 95A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Kuaizhou 11 | Unknown Payload is operated by ExPace.
Can I watch the Kuaizhou 11 | Unknown Payload 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 11, 2026 07:08 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
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Sep 11, 2026 05:48 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Sep 11, 2026 05:48 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 17, 2026 at 02:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ExPace
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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Launch ID: 71aa4d56-0ce9-4c7d-a808-cc22f2ac5a84
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Mission Profile

Unknown Payload is a Kuaizhou 11 mission operated by ExPace set to lift off from Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on September 17, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a unknown mission to Unknown.