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Kuaizhou 1A

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Wednesday December 27 2023, 06:50:00 UTC

StatusSuccess

VehicleKuaizhou 1A

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

PadLaunch Area 95A

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Launch Area 95A

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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Mission

Small meteorology research satellites using GNSS radio occultation by CASIC subsidiary Xiyong Microelectronics Park.

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VehicleKuaizhou 1A

Orbit

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

PadLaunch Area 95A

SiteJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

WindowWednesday December 27 2023, 06:49:00 UTC→Wednesday December 27 2023, 07:26:00 UTC

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FamilyKuaizhou