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Kinetica 1 | Chutian-2 01 & 02

November 9, 2025 at 3:32 AM UTC

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Kinetica 1 | Chutian-2 01 & 02 launch image
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November 9, 2025 at 3:32 AM UTC

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Launch Area 130

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China · 40.8182, 100.2251

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Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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November 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM UTC
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November 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM UTC
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November 9, 2025 at 6:45 AM UTC

Mission description

2 satellites built by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) for testing operations of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites for Earth observation purposes.

Vehicle

Kinetica 1

Height

30 m

Diameter

2.65 m

LEO capacity

2,000 kg

Successful launches

14

Launch complex

Launch Area 130

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).

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Mission updates

Launch success.

November 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin

Moved back up to November 9 per NOTAMs.

November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin

Delayed to November 14 per new NOTAMs.

November 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identities uncertain.

November 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin