Launch Successful
Kuaizhou 11 | SpaceTY-51 & 52
ExPace
Mission Status
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission Updates
Mission Details
2 Earth observation radar satellites built by the Chinese satellite manufacturer SpaceTY.
Tipo Missione Earth Science
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 02:31 -
03:12
Rocket Configuration
Name Kuaizhou 11
Manufacturer ExPace
Height N/A
Diameter 2.2 m
Maiden Flight 2020-07-10
Success Rate 6/7
(86%)
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.