Kuaizhou 31
Kuaizhou 31
Space Launch Systems
Basic Information
Name
Kuaizhou 31
Designation
Kuaizhou 31
Alternate Designation
KZ-31
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC, Expace
Date of Introduction
2030
Description
The Kuaizhou-31 (KZ-31) is a heavyweight space launch rocket being developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). The first KZ-31 rocket is expected to lift-off by 2030 fueled by solid propellant. The KZ-31 is expected to carry a payload of up to 70 tons into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with the option of placing lighter payloads into higher orbits. The KZ-31 may leverage the design of the lighter KZ-21 rocket also being developed by CASIC and Expace.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
KZ-31
Origin
China
Contractors
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC, Expace
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2030
First Flight
2030
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter
4 meter
Mass — Payload to LEO
70,000 kilogram
Variants
Variant 1
Kuaizhou 21
Variant 2
Kuaizhou 31
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003929
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
4 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
China
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