Kuaizhou 11 | Xingyun VDES
Launch Successful
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Dec. 7, 2022, 1:15 a.m.
Launch Window
Dec. 7, 2022, 1:04 a.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 1:36 a.m.
Dec. 7, 2022, 1:04 a.m. - Dec. 7, 2022, 1:36 a.m.
Test satellite for CASIC's own Xingyun Low Earth Orbit communication satellite constellation, with a VHF Data Exchange System payload for maritime traffic operation uses.
Launch success.
Added launch per NOTAMs; launch vehicle and payload very uncertain.
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