What rocket is launching Unknown Payload?

Unknown Payload is launching on the Kinetica 1.

Who is launching Unknown Payload?

Unknown Payload is being launched by CAS Space, a commercial launch provider founded in 2018.

Where is Unknown Payload launching from?

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

What orbit is Unknown Payload heading to?

Unknown Payload is heading to Unknown (N/A).

Is the Kinetica 1 reusable?

No — the Kinetica 1 is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Kinetica 1 flown?

The Kinetica 1 has launched 13 times to date, with 12 successful flights.

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Unknown Payload

Name: Unknown Payload — Kinetica 1
Start: 2026-06-15T03:40:00Z
End: 2026-06-15T03:55:00Z
Location: Launch Area 130

Unknown

CAS Space(CAS)Commercial

Kinetica 1N/Aorbit

Overview

Details TBD.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,312

CAS Mission

#15

Pad Launch

#14

Location Launch

#289

Launch Window

NET

Jun 15, 2026, 3:40 AM

Precision

Hour

Schedule Changes

1 update

Planned Liftoff

3:34 AM

Window Open

3:55 AM

Window Close

Launch Area 130

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

20d 23h

Wikipedia Map

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Jun 15, 2026, 11:40 AM

Total Launches

287

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

Frequently asked questions

Kinetica 1 Specs

Kinetica 1 (also known as Lijian-1, Chinese: 力箭一号) is a Chinese solid-propellant light launch vehicle. It is capable of placing about 2 tons into low earth orbit and 1.5 tons into sun-synchronous orbit. It is developed by CAS Space, a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Kinetica 1 is a light launcher whose first stage seems to be derived from the DF-31 long-range intercontinental ballistic missile. It is 30 m high and has a diameter of 2.65 m, with a liftoff mass of 135 t. It's the largest Chinese solid propellant launcher to date, with four stages with a thrust of 200, 100, 50 and 10 tons respectively. The fairing has a diameter of 3.35 meters.

Length

30 m

Diameter

2.65 m

Launch Mass

135 t

Thrust

1,961 kN

Capacity

2,000 kg

Capacity

1,500 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2022

Fastest Turnaround

20d 23h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Jul 27, 2022

Info

CAS Space

CAS Space is a spin-off company from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) that is operating and plans to operate various launch vehicles of the Zhongke series.

Founded

2018

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 130

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Unknown Payload?

Who is launching Unknown Payload?

Where is Unknown Payload launching from?

What orbit is Unknown Payload heading to?

Is the Kinetica 1 reusable?

How many times has the Kinetica 1 flown?

What is the Unknown Payload mission?