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Long March 11 | Zhuhai-1-03
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Sept. 19, 2019, 6:42 a.m.
Long March 4B | Ziyuan-2D, Tianyi MV-1, BNU-1
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaTaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Sept. 12, 2019, 3:26 a.m.
Kuaizhou-1A | KX-09 & TY-1-07 (Xiaoxiang-1-07)
ExPace | ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Aug. 30, 2019, 11:41 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Developed by the DFH Satellite Co., the microgravity experimental satellite KX-09 (supposedly Kuxue-09) will conduct studies in microgravity. Established in August 2001, DFH Satellite Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in system R&D, design, integration and in-orbit service of small satellites. It is subordinated to China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and wholly owned by the listed company China Spacesat Co., Ltd. Xiaoxiang 1-07 (TY 1-07) is a small satellite developed by SpaceTY, possibly a CubeSat-2U. As one of the first commercial aerospace companies in China, “Spacety†specializes in developing commercial micro/nanosatellites. The company aims to provide short-cycle, low-cost and one-stop services to scientists, research institutes, and commercial companies, for science experiments and technology demonstrations.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Rokot / Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 N13L (Kosmos 2540)
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces | RussiaPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Aug. 30, 2019, 2 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Geo-IK-2 is a Russian geodesy mission to deliver precise three-dimensional maps of the Earth’s surface and gravitational data for use in scientific studies and military applications. Using GLONASS for accurate positioning data, the 1400kg satellite will operate in a 1000km polar orbit.
Polar Orbit
Starship Hopper | 150m Hop
SpaceX | United States of AmericaSpaceX Starbase, TX, USA
Aug. 27, 2019, 10:02 p.m.
Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS III SV02
United Launch Alliance | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Aug. 22, 2019, 1:06 p.m.
Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-14 Uncrewed
Progress Rocket Space Center | RussiaBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Aug. 22, 2019, 3:38 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Uncrewed Soyuz MS spacecraft to bring cargo to the space station. This demo flight tests a modified motion and navigation control system, as well as mating to Soyuz-2.1a rocket. The results will be used in development of an uncrewed cargo vehicle, based on Soyuz spacecraft.
Low Earth Orbit
Electron | Look Ma, No Hands (Rideshare)
Rocket Lab | United States of AmericaRocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Aug. 19, 2019, 12:12 p.m.
Long March 3B/E | Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18)
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Aug. 19, 2019, 12:03 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) is a Chinese communications satellite based upon a DFH-4E bus. The Chinasat-18 provides Ku commercial communications services with 30 Ku-band transponders, Ka broadband communication services with 14 Ka-band MSS spot user beams and exploring Ka-band broadcasting services with 2 Ka BSS-band transponders within the service coverage areas.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Smart Dragon 1 | Maiden Flight
China Rocket Co. Ltd. | ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Aug. 17, 2019, 4:11 a.m.
