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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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Aliases
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

Details

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
LEO
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SSO
…
Reusability
expendable

Links

Official Url
https://www.news.cn/tech/20241205/86a7fdd462ef4f23a91c7ebc0b4f7e65/c.html

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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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