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Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads
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Jan 9, 2017 at 04:11 UTC
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Source
PADLaunch Area 95A
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Lingqiao (or known as Jilin 1) is a small remote sensing satellite designed to capture videos with a ground resolution of 1.3 m. This is a third satellite of the Lingqiao series.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kuaizhou 1AAGENCY
ExPaceMISSION
Multiple payloads
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 95ACOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8e813652-55da-4a4f-b9a9-812f7effe768
Reported date: Jan 9, 2017 at 04:11 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Kuaizhou 1A →
MANUFACTURER
ExPace
VARIANT
1A
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%
Kuaizhou is a family of Chinese "quick-reaction" orbital launch vehicles. Flying since 2013, Kuaizhou 1 and 1A consist of three solid-fueled rocket stages, with a liquid-fueled fourth stage as part of the satellite system.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads launch?
The Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads is scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2017 at 4:11 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 Multiple payloads?
The Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads mission uses the Kuaizhou 1A rocket, manufactured by ExPace. The Kuaizhou 1A has flown 31 times with a 90.3% success rate.
Where is the Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 95A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Multiple payloads going to?
The Multiple payloads mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Multiple payloads?
The Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads is operated by ExPace.
Can I watch the Kuaizhou 1A | Multiple payloads 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
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 9, 2017 at 04:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ExPace
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8e813652-55da-4a4f-b9a9-812f7effe768
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 40.97, 100.34
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Mission Profile
Multiple payloads was a Kuaizhou 1A mission operated by ExPace that lifted off from Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on January 9, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.