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Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES
Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES launched on Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 01:15 AM UTC — a ExPace mission.
Launch SuccessfulExPace
Lifted offNET Dec 2022
NET Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 01:15 AM UTC
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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
CommunicationsMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Kuaizhou 11 to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Kuaizhou 11 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Xingyun VDES
Test satellite for CASIC's own Xingyun Low Earth Orbit communication satellite constellation, with a VHF Data Exchange System payload for maritime traffic operation uses.
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Frequently asked
What time does Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES launch?
Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES is scheduled to lift off Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 01:15 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES?
Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES is an ExPace mission flying on a Kuaizhou 11.
Where does Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.