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Aug. 31, 2019
Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) launch
A Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) launch vehicle launched two satellites for technological experiments from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, northwest China, on 30 August 2019, at 23:41 UTC (31 August, 07:41 local time).
Kuaizhou-1A launches two satellites
KZ-1A is a type of low-cost solid-fuelled carrier rocket with high reliability, short preparation period and designed to launch low-orbit satellites weighing under 300 kg each. Onboard the solid fuelled launch vehicle was the KX-09 and the Xiaoxiang 1-07 satellites.
Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) launch vehicle
Developed by the DFH Satellite Co., the microgravity experimental satellite KX-09 (supposedly Kuxue-09) will conduct studies in microgravity. Established in August 2001, DFH Satellite Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in system R&D, design, integration and in-orbit service of small satellites.
Xiaoxiang 1 (CGTRI) satellite
It is subordinated to China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and wholly owned by the listed company China Spacesat Co., Ltd.
Kuaizhou-1A is developed by ExPace Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC): http://english.spacechina.com/n16421/index.html
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