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Kuaizhou 1A

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KZ-1A

Kuaizhou 1A
1:110 Scale
H:18.2 cmD:1.3 cm
~19 bricks tall~2 studs wide
Maiden Launch2017-01-09
Family: Kuaizhou
Designer: CASC·Manufacturer: ExPace·Operator: ExPace·Commissioner: CASIC
4 Stages
Height / Length
20 m
Diameter
1.4 m
Launch Mass
30,000 kg
Takeoff Thrust
590 kN
LEO Capacity
300 kg

Mission Profile

Kuaizhou 1A (KZ-1A) is a Chinese commercial small satellite launch vehicle developed by ExPace using solid-propellant technology derived from ballistic missile heritage. Standing 20 meters tall with a 30-tonne launch mass and a 300 kg LEO payload capacity, it first flew on 9 January 2017. Its road-mobile launch capability and rapid deployment timeline make it a competitive option in the global smallsat launch market.

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