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Zhuque-2E Block 2 | 10 satellites

LandSpace · Zhuque-2E Block 2

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Launched
Status
Launch Successful
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Launch window 11:33–12:19 UTC.

The mission

Ride-share of 10 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit, including: * Guangchuan-03 & 04 (LT-03/04) from LandSpace's subsidiary LandTower for testing and demonstrating LEO communication satellite constellation technologies, including high-speed laser communication nodes/terminals and new-type solar array power systems. * 8 satellites (XSD-39 and XSD-44 through XSD-50) for ADA Space for technology verification of high-performance on-board computing modules, inter-satellite/satellite-to-ground laser communication, and testing of large radiator wings.

Vehicle and site

Rocket
Zhuque-2E Block 2
Family
Zhuque
Mission
10 satellites
Mission type
Technology
Pad
Launch Area 96A
Location
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Coordinates
40.9149°, 100.2455°

Zhuque-2E (E stands for “enhanced”) is a medium-sized rocket powered by liquid oxygen and methane capable of lifting 6,000 kg of payload into a 200 km low Earth orbit, or 4,000 kg of payload into a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit. It differs from the baseline Zhuque-2 in using enhanced TQ-12A engines on the 1st stage with higher thrust and specific impulse than the original TQ-12, and a new TQ-15A engine on the 2nd stage that has a moveable nozzle. The Block 2 variant lengthens the 1st stage with more propellant load and a lighter structure, plus engines with still more increased thrust to reach the capabilities listed above.

LandSpace

LandSpace is a Chinese private space launch company based in Beijing. It was founded in 2015 by Tsinghua University alumni Zhang Changwu.

Launches to date
13
Successful
10
Failed
3
Consecutive successes
6

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