Kuaizhou 1
Kuaizhou 1
Space Launch Systems
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Kuaizhou 1
Designation
Kuaizhou 1
Alternate Designation
Kuaizhou 1A, KZ-1, KZ-1A
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC, Expace
Date of Introduction
2013
Description
The Kuaizhou-1 (KZ-1) and Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A), speedy vessel in English, is a lightweight, quick reaction, solid-fuel, space rocket family developed to place small payloads into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Typically these launch rockets are in charge of placing research microsatellites into LEO orbit with short notice. The KZ-1 rocket can carry payloads of 430 kg to orbits of 500 kilometers. The improved KZ-1A was introduced in 2017 and can carry payloads of 200-to-250 kg to orbits of 500 to 700 kilometers. The first KZ-1 rocket was launched in 2013 with the development starting in 2009 under the management of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
700.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Active
Also Known As
Kuaizhou 1A, KZ-1, KZ-1A
Origin
China
Contractors
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC, Expace
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2013
First Flight
2013
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Height
19.4 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter
1.4 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight
30 ton
Mass — Payload to LEO
430 kilogram
Performance — Orbit
700 kilometer
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003928
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
19.4 m
Width
1.4 m
Height
19.4 m
Weight
30000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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