There is a mystery about the number of satellites that were on the flight.
At 10:36 p.m., the Kuaizhou-1A rocket lifted off. The time is Monday at 10:36 a.m. There is a satellite launch center in southwest China.
The Chuangxin 16 satellite was sent into a near circular trajectory after the launch. The innovation academy for microsatellites of the chinese academy of sciences developed the satellite
News about China's space program.
Chinese state media only gave a vague description of its mission, which was to conduct scientific experiments and verify new technologies.
As of August 25, the U.S. Space Force picked up a new object in the sky. The object has an international title.
The mission was a dual-satellite launch, according to the post-launch report. The discrepancy could be explained by two satellites that are currently joined but will separate as part of their mission, or it could be a sign that a second satellite will join the already launched Chuangxin 16.
The 16th mission of a Kuaizhou-1A solid rocket was launched by Expace, a spinoff from CASIC. It was the first launch from Xichang, which means the rocket has now launched from three different Chinese spaceports.
China is expected to be its busiest year for launches so far this year.
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