Name: 8 x Jilin-1 — Kinetica 1
Start: 2026-04-14T04:03:00Z
End: 2026-04-14T04:15:00Z
Location: Launch Area 130

Question 1

What rocket is launching 8 x Jilin-1?

Accepted Answer

8 x Jilin-1 is launching on the Kinetica 1.

Question 2

Who is launching 8 x Jilin-1?

Accepted Answer

8 x Jilin-1 is being launched by CAS Space, a commercial launch provider founded in 2018.

Question 3

Where is 8 x Jilin-1 launching from?

Accepted Answer

8 x Jilin-1 is launching from Launch Area 130 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Question 4

What orbit is 8 x Jilin-1 heading to?

Accepted Answer

8 x Jilin-1 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 8 x Jilin-1 mission?

Accepted Answer

8 Earth observation satellites for the Jilin-1 commercial Earth observation satellites constellation:

* High Resolution-07A 02-04
* High Resolution-07B 02-04
* High Resolution-07C 02-03

8 x Jilin-1

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 130

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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