Kuaizhou · 1A
Kuaizhou is a family of Chinese "quick-reaction" orbital launch vehicles. Flying since 2013, Kuaizhou 1 and 1A consist of three solid-fueled rocket stages, with a liquid-fueled fourth stage as part of the satellite system.
Height
19.4 m
Diameter
1.4 m
LEO capacity
300 kg
Manufacturer
ExPace
Total launches
31
Successful
28
Pending
1
Successful landings
0
Flight system
ExPace is a Chinese space rocket company based in Wuhan, Hubei, China. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of missileer China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), a Chinese state-owned company, and serves as its commercial rocket division. ExPace is focused on small satellite launchers to low Earth orbit.
Mission record
Dec 5, 2025
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jul 31, 2025
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mar 1, 2025
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Dec 4, 2024
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Sep 20, 2024
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jan 11, 2024
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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