Kuaizhou 1A | Xingyun-2 01, 02

Name: Kuaizhou 1A | Xingyun-2 01, 02
Start: 2020-05-12T01:16:00Z
Location: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Xingyun-2 01 and 02 are the first two satellites of the planned low Earth orbit constellation being built by Xingyun Satellite company, whichi is a subsidiary of CASIC. These satellites will be used to provide Internet of Things (IoT) communications services. Xingyun constellation is planned to consist of 156 satellites in total.

Mission Details

Launch date: May 12, 2020 at 01:16 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Kuaizhou 1A
Operator: ExPace
Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission type: Communications