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Kuaizhou 11 | Maiden Flight
Kuaizhou 11 | Maiden Flight launched on Fri, Jul 10, 2020, 04:17 AM UTC — a ExPace mission.
Launch FailureExPace
Lifted offNET Jul 2020
NET Fri, Jul 10, 2020, 04:17 AM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Kuaizhou 11Vehicle
ExPaceProvider
Launch Area 95APad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Test FlightMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Kuaizhou 11 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Kuaizhou 11 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Maiden Flight
First flight of the new solid launcher developed by ExPace, subsidiary of CASIC. It will carry 2 communication satellites on this launch.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Kuaizhou 11 | Maiden Flight launch?
Kuaizhou 11 | Maiden Flight is scheduled to lift off Fri, Jul 10, 2020, 04:17 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Kuaizhou 11 | Maiden Flight?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Kuaizhou 11 | Maiden Flight?
Kuaizhou 11 | Maiden Flight is an ExPace mission flying on a Kuaizhou 11.
Where does Kuaizhou 11 | Maiden Flight launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.