Shiyan 11

Kuaizhou-1A launched the classified Shiyan-11 technology-demonstration satellite from Jiuquan into sun-synchronous orbit for CASC; the payload's exact purpose was undisclosed, though its orbit suggested a possible Earth-imaging test role.

Outcome

Success

Orbit

SSO

Sun-synchronous orbit

Payload to orbit

200 kg (est.)

Flight

13th

of 30 Kuaizhou 1A flights

Date and time

24 November 2021, 23:41 UTC

Rocket

Kuaizhou 1A

Builder

ExPace

Launch site

Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Government/Top Secret

International designator

2021-112

Launches in 2021

121st of 146

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