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Kuaizhou-1A Pro

Kuaizhou-1A Pro is the upgraded production configuration of ExPace's Kuaizhou-1A. It raises low-Earth-orbit capacity from 300 to 450 kilograms, raises sun-synchronous-orbit capacity to at least 300 kilograms, and enlarges the payload-fairing diameter from 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The configuration first flew successfully in December 2024.

Kuaizhou-1A Pro
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Kuaizhou-1A EnhancedKuaizhou-1A EKZ-1A Pro快舟一号甲升级版
Family Name
Kuaizhou-1A
Full Name
Kuaizhou-1A Pro
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Pro

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Description
Kuaizhou-1A Pro is the upgraded production configuration of ExPace's Kuaizhou-1A. It raises low-Earth-orbit capacity from 300 to 450 kilograms, raises sun-synchronous-orbit capacity to at least 300 kilograms, and enlarges the payload-fairing diameter from 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The configuration first flew successfully in December 2024.
First Flight Year
2,024
Manufacturer
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Rocket Specs
Payload Capacity Kg
Leo
450
Sso
300
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 10:28:12 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 12:05:03 UTC

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