Name: 6 satellites — Kinetica 1
Start: 2025-05-21T04:05:00Z
End: 2025-05-21T04:15:00Z
Location: Launch Area 130

Question 1

What rocket is launching 6 satellites?

Accepted Answer

6 satellites is launching on the Kinetica 1.

Question 2

Who is launching 6 satellites?

Accepted Answer

6 satellites is being launched by CAS Space, a commercial launch provider founded in 2018.

Question 3

Where is 6 satellites launching from?

Accepted Answer

6 satellites is launching from Launch Area 130 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is 6 satellites heading to?

Accepted Answer

6 satellites is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Kinetica 1 reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Kinetica 1 is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Kinetica 1 flown?

Accepted Answer

The Kinetica 1 has launched 14 times to date, with 13 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the 6 satellites mission?

Accepted Answer

Carried 6 satellites to Sun-synchronous orbit, including commercial Earth observation satellites Taijing-3-04 & Taijing-4-02A:

* Taijing-3-04
* Taijing-4-02A
* Xingrui-11
* Xiguang-1 02
* Xingjiyuan-1
* Cube-108 001

6 satellites

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 130

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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