Question 1

What rocket is launching 9 satellites?

Accepted Answer

9 satellites is launching on the Kinetica 1.

Question 2

Who is launching 9 satellites?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Where is 9 satellites launching from?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What orbit is 9 satellites heading to?

Accepted Answer

9 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 9 satellites mission?

Accepted Answer

Share ride of 9 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit:

* Satellite 813 (United Arab Emirates)
* Jilin-1 Gaofen 07B-01/07C-01/07D-01
* Dongpo-15 
* Yixing-2 09
* Yixian-A
* SPNEX (Egypt)
* Slipper2Sat (Nepal)

9 satellites

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 130

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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