China CAS Space Kinetica-1 Rocket Liftoff of Earth Observation Satellites
This CAS Space Kinetica-1 rocket launched a pair of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) built very low Earth orbit (VLEO) Earth observation satellites, named Chutian-2-01 & 02, in crystal clear weather at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China at 03:32 UTC on November 9, 2025.
The Kinetica-1 Y9 vehicle is painted with decals celebrating the 15th National Games of China, currently being held in the Hong Kong-Macau-Guangzhou region. The painting reads "I love Guangzhou".
China's has accomplished a new national launch record. The country made its 69th & 70th orbital launch attempts of 2025 with a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CZ-11 rocket launch from the Yellow Sea the day before, carrying Shiyan-32 (01-03) satellites, and with this CAS Space Kinetica-1 launch today from Jiuquan, carrying the Chutian-2 (01+02) satellites. This surpasses 2024's total of 68 launches.
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC) is a Chinese spaceport located between Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City.
Date: Nov. 9, 2025
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