Kuaizhou-1A Vehicle Overview

A complete overview of the Kuaizhou-1A launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.

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Kuaizhou-1A rocket

Basic Info

Name

Kuaizhou-1A

Family

Kuaizhou

Manufacturer

First Launch

9 Jan 2017

Successful Launches

25

Failed Launches

2

Rocket Info

Status

Active

Stages

4

Length

19.4 m

Diameter

1.4 m

Launch Mass

30 tons

Reusability

Not Reusable

Payload Info

LEO Capacity

300 kg

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.

Launch Sites used by Kuaizhou-1A

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center launch site

China's first spaceport, pivotal for crewed missions and satellite launches.

📍 China
🚀 232 Launches

Upcoming Launches

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launch site

Major Chinese space launch facility in Shanxi Province, primarily used for launching satellites.

📍 China
🚀 134 Launches

Upcoming Launches

Xichang Satellite Launch Center

Xichang Satellite Launch Center launch site

A major Chinese spaceport for scientific, civil, and military satellite launches since 1984.

📍 China
🚀 213 Launches

Upcoming Launches