LAUNCH MISSION
ExPace Kuaizhou 1A Haishao-1
Launch Pad
Mobile Launcher Pad
Description
Synthetic-aperture radar Earth observation satellite from the Chinese Academy of Sciences to observe dynamics properties of oceans.
Kuaizhou 1A
Rocket Description
Kuaizhou is a family of Chinese "quick-reaction" orbital launch vehicles. Flying since 2013, Kuaizhou 1 and 1A consist of three solid-fueled rocket stages, with a liquid-fueled fourth stage as part of the satellite system.