Kuaizhou-1A | Xingyun-2 01, 02
Successful Launch
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May 12, 2020, 1:16 a.m.
Launch Window
May 12, 2020, 1:02 a.m. - May 12, 2020, 1:36 a.m.
May 12, 2020, 1:02 a.m. - May 12, 2020, 1:36 a.m.
Xingyun-2 01 and 02 are the first two satellites of the planned low Earth orbit constellation being built by Xingyun Satellite company, whichi is a subsidiary of CASIC. These satellites will be used to provide Internet of Things (IoT) communications services. Xingyun constellation is planned to consist of 156 satellites in total.
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