Kuaizhou-11 Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Kuaizhou-11 launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Kuaizhou-11
Family
Kuaizhou
Manufacturer
First Launch
10 Jul 2020
Successful Launches
2
Failed Launches
1
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
3
Diameter
2.2 m
Launch Mass
78 tons
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
1,000 kg
The Kuaizhou-11 (KZ-11), is a planned Chinese commercial launch vehicle.
Reportedly, the payload is about 1000 kg for low earth orbit and 700 kg for a sun-synchronous orbit.
The three stage rocket is possibly based on the DF-31 missile. It consists of three solid-fueled stages. The principal diameter is 2.2 m and the launch weight is 78 tons. the first stage features four grid rudders. The vehicle is launched from a launch truck.
Launch Sites used by Kuaizhou-11
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
China's first spaceport, pivotal for crewed missions and satellite launches.