PADLaunch Area 95A
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Small meteorology research satellites using GNSS radio occultation by CASIC subsidiary Xiyong Microelectronics Park.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kuaizhou 1AAGENCY
ExPaceMISSION
Tianmu-1 15-18
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 95ACOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7ec40d08-8efd-470a-907e-bb9d34fac5af
Reported date: Jan 5, 2024 at 11:20 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours 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 | Tianmu-1 15-18 launch?
The Kuaizhou 1A | Tianmu-1 15-18 is scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:20 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 Tianmu-1 15-18?
The Kuaizhou 1A | Tianmu-1 15-18 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 | Tianmu-1 15-18 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 95A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Tianmu-1 15-18 going to?
The Tianmu-1 15-18 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Tianmu-1 15-18?
The Kuaizhou 1A | Tianmu-1 15-18 is operated by ExPace.
Can I watch the Kuaizhou 1A | Tianmu-1 15-18 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 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 5, 2024 at 11:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ExPace
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: 7ec40d08-8efd-470a-907e-bb9d34fac5af
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.97, 100.34
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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