Kuaizhou-1A | Tianmu-1 07-10
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
July 20, 2023, 3:11 a.m. - July 20, 2023, 3:38 a.m.
July 20, 2023, 3:11 a.m. - July 20, 2023, 3:38 a.m.
Small meteorology research satellites using GNSS radio occultation by CASIC subsidiary Xiyong Microelectronics Park.
Launch success.
NET July 20 per new NOTAMs.
Added launch per NOTAMs; launch vehicle and payload identities uncertain.
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