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Nov. 19, 2019
Kuaizhou-1A launches KL-α-A and KL-α-B satellites
A Kuaizhou-1A (KZ-1A) launch vehicle launched two satellites, KL-α-A and KL-α-B, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, northwest China, on 17 November 2019, at 10:00 UTC (18:00 local time).
Kuaizhou-1A launches KL-α-A and KL-α-B satellites
KL-a-A and KL-a-B were developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and will be mainly used for Ka-band communication technology tests.
KL-a satellite
KZ-1A (快舟一号) 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. 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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