Launch details

Kuaizhou 11 | DEAR-5

ExPace

Commercial CHN

Launch Area 95A

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

Dec 13 at 09:00am

Launchpad time+0800

Dec 13 at 01:00am

Your local time+0000

Current status

Launch Successful

Kuaizhou 11

Launch vehicle

DEAR-5

Mission

40.9691

Latitude

100.3433

Longitude

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1 hour before launch

Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.

Mission description

DEAR-5 is a commercial in-orbit payload and micro-gravity experiments hosting spacecraft developed by Chinese commercial company AZSPACE for various civilian customers, with capability to carry a maximum of 300 kg of payload for up to 1 year in orbit.

DEAR-5

Livestream

Attending a launch in person

Chinese spaceports are generally closed to foreigners so I don't have much information, please reach out if you know more. For Chinese citizens a permit can be booked with CASC for a fee, typically around $20 USD.

How to get there

The closest commercial airport is Jiayuguan Airport in Jiayuguan. From there take a 3-hour train or bus to Jiuquan.

Once in Jiuquan the launch site is approximately 4-hours drive by rental car northwest of the city.

Accomodation

Nearby hotels in Jiuquan or a bit further in Jiayuguan.

Nearby parking

Parking available on-site.

Agency details