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KL-Alpha-A/B

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Jiuquan (China) on November 17, 2019, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 17, 2019 · 10:00 UTCLaunch 2019-077Launch no. 5,899 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 17, 2019, 10:00
Launch designation
2019-077
Flight name
KL-Alpha-A/B
Vehicle flight ID
Y7

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
1,044 km
Initial apogee
1,057 km
Inclination
88.9°
Payload mass to orbit
0.160 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
KL-Alpha-A2019-077ANORAD 44785KLEO Connect GmbHCommunications70 kgIn orbit
KL-Alpha-B2019-077BNORAD 44786KLEO Connect GmbHCommunications90 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.