Kinetica 1 | Chutian-2 01 & 02
Kinetica 1 •
📝 Mission Description
This Kinetica 1 launch carries the Kinetica 1 | Chutian-2 01 & 02 mission, scheduled for November 09, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.
ℹ️ Official Details
2 satellites built by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) for testing operations of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites for Earth observation purposes.
🎯 Post-Launch Analysis
Post-Launch Analysis: Kinetica 1 | Chutian-2 01 & 02 Mission (November 09, 2025)
The Kinetica 1 launch on November 09, 2025, achieved a flawless mission execution, successfully placing the Chutian-2 01 & 02 satellites into Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) for Earth observation testing. The rocket’s ascent profile and stage separation demonstrated precise technical performance, with telemetry confirming nominal trajectory adherence. Payload deployment occurred as planned, with both satellites achieving stable orbital parameters in the challenging VLEO regime (below 300 km), validating CASIC’s design for atmospheric drag mitigation and propulsion efficiency.
This mission serves as a critical engineering milestone, confirming Kinetica 1’s reliability for small-to-medium payloads and providing invaluable data on VLEO satellite operations. Lessons learned will refine thermal protection and power management systems for sustained low-altitude missions. Strategically, this success positions CASIC to lead in VLEO-based Earth observation, offering high-resolution imaging capabilities and paving the way for expanded commercial and scientific applications in future missions.