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Jiaotong VDES A/B

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Jiuquan (China) on December 5, 2025, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 5, 2025 · 09:00 UTCLaunch 2025-284Launch no. 7,145 in the log
RocketKuaizhou-1Avariant E
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 5, 2025, 09:00
Launch designation
2025-284
Mission
Jiaotong VDES A/B
Vehicle flight ID
Y35?

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
503 km
Initial apogee
514 km
Inclination
80.3°
Payload mass to orbit
0.300 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Jiaotong VDES A2025-284ANORAD 66913Xingyun CompanyCommunications220 kgIn orbit
Jiaotong VDES B2025-284BNORAD 66914Xingyun CompanyCommunications220 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.