And here you go, 9 satellites launched successfully on an SSO-bound ride-share at 04:03 UTC.
Also note their next launch!
Also note their next launch!
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Kinetica-1 Y18 just completed a ridesharing mission with nine satellites, marking the 16th flight of Kinetica-1. Up next, two milestone missions: the first Kinetica-1 sea launch and the first constell...
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September 20, 2026 at 4:32 AM
And here you go, 9 satellites launched successfully on an SSO-bound ride-share at 04:03 UTC.
Also note their next launch!
Also note their next launch!
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CAS Space (@cas_space)
Raw footage (and roar) of the Kinetica-1 Y15 launch mission🚀
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July 24, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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CAS Space @cas_space
Fuxi Qixiang + 5 others - Lijian-1 (Y15) - JSLC - 23 July 2026 (23:33:30 UTC). Kinetica-1 Y15 Mission Success: all stages performed as planned, and orbital insertion was achieved on schedule. The mission sent five satellites into orbit.. 7/23/2026
Fuxi Qixiang + 5 others - Lijian-1 (Y15) - JSLC - 23 July 2026 (23:33:30 UTC). Kinetica-1 Y15 Mission Success: all stages performed as planned, and orbital insertion was achieved on schedule. The mission sent five satellites into orbit.. 7/23/2026
July 24, 2026 at 12:18 AM
CAS Space @cas_space
Fuxi Qixiang + 5 others - Lijian-1 (Y15) - JSLC - 23 July 2026 (23:33:30 UTC). Kinetica-1 Y15 Mission Success: all stages performed as planned, and orbital insertion was achieved on schedule. The mission sent five satellites into orbit.. 7/23/2026
Fuxi Qixiang + 5 others - Lijian-1 (Y15) - JSLC - 23 July 2026 (23:33:30 UTC). Kinetica-1 Y15 Mission Success: all stages performed as planned, and orbital insertion was achieved on schedule. The mission sent five satellites into orbit.. 7/23/2026
And that's launch success no. 14 (out of 15) for Kinetica-1 - 5 satellites are on board this SSO-bound share-ride:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Kinetica-1 Y15 Mission Success: all stages performed as planned, and orbital insertion was achieved on schedule. The mission sent five satellites into orbit, including Chenguang-1, Gande-1 01, Xiguang...
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July 24, 2026 at 12:04 AM
And that's launch success no. 14 (out of 15) for Kinetica-1 - 5 satellites are on board this SSO-bound share-ride:
And that's another success in the bag for CAS Space! The launch occurred at 03:44 UTC and at least 1 of the 8 satellites on board is for the large Jilin-1 Earth observation satellites constellation (High Resolution-07C-04).
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Kinetica-1 Y14 just delivered eight rideshare satellites to orbit.
Kinetica-1 is now the first vehicle from a private Chinese launch provider to launch 100 satellites. The team continues to accelerate...
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June 15, 2026 at 4:25 AM
And that's another success in the bag for CAS Space! The launch occurred at 03:44 UTC and at least 1 of the 8 satellites on board is for the large Jilin-1 Earth observation satellites constellation (High Resolution-07C-04).
China on Friday launched a #Lijian1 Y13 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, delivering five satellites including Taijing-3 05A/05B, Tianyi-50, Tianyan-27, and Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D55 into their orbits. #Cas_Space
May 15, 2026 at 7:31 PM
China on Friday launched a #Lijian1 Y13 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, delivering five satellites including Taijing-3 05A/05B, Tianyi-50, Tianyan-27, and Jilin-1 Gaofen-03D55 into their orbits. #Cas_Space
Official announcement:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Kinetica-1 has successfully completed its Y13 mission, deploying five rideshare satellites into target orbit. Our cumulative deployment exceeds 100 satellites — a proud milestone that boosts Kinetica-...
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May 15, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Official announcement:
A 4th one will head to orbit just a bit of km away 2 days later at Jiuquan SLC, May 15 ~04:30 UTC towards SSO, and drop zones' locations point to this as CAS Space's next Kinetica 1, which went to JSLC weeks ago.
I'll ask away on what it's carrying...
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I'll ask away on what it's carrying...
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May 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
A 4th one will head to orbit just a bit of km away 2 days later at Jiuquan SLC, May 15 ~04:30 UTC towards SSO, and drop zones' locations point to this as CAS Space's next Kinetica 1, which went to JSLC weeks ago.
I'll ask away on what it's carrying...
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I'll ask away on what it's carrying...
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???
I guess this is a sponsor deal rather than a bank (at least this is a big Chinese one) getting their own (Earth observation ones of Jilin-1 from Changguang Satellite I guess since it’s their big logo on the fairing) LOL.
I guess this is a sponsor deal rather than a bank (at least this is a big Chinese one) getting their own (Earth observation ones of Jilin-1 from Changguang Satellite I guess since it’s their big logo on the fairing) LOL.
CAS Space (@cas_space)
The Youchuyinhang (Postal Savings Bank of China, PSBC) series of satellites is delivered in this flight. Kinetica-1 is now producing 10 flights per year using pulse-line manufacturing. Manufacturing i...
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April 14, 2026 at 5:07 AM
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I guess this is a sponsor deal rather than a bank (at least this is a big Chinese one) getting their own (Earth observation ones of Jilin-1 from Changguang Satellite I guess since it’s their big logo on the fairing) LOL.
I guess this is a sponsor deal rather than a bank (at least this is a big Chinese one) getting their own (Earth observation ones of Jilin-1 from Changguang Satellite I guess since it’s their big logo on the fairing) LOL.
Official confirmation:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Mission successful. Kinetica-1 Y12 launched at 12:03 CST and delivered eight satellites into orbit. This marks a total of 92 satellites delivered by twelve Kinetcia-1 flights.
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April 14, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Official confirmation:
Chinese launches of satellites are blowing up like bubbles - here's another in 4 hours' time w/ sth launches over the SSO bound track from JSLC, April 14 ~04:00 UTC.
This might be another @cas_space launch w/ their tried-n-true Kinetica-1 & a bunch of Jilin-1 EO sats..."might".
This might be another @cas_space launch w/ their tried-n-true Kinetica-1 & a bunch of Jilin-1 EO sats..."might".
April 13, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Chinese launches of satellites are blowing up like bubbles - here's another in 4 hours' time w/ sth launches over the SSO bound track from JSLC, April 14 ~04:00 UTC.
This might be another @cas_space launch w/ their tried-n-true Kinetica-1 & a bunch of Jilin-1 EO sats..."might".
This might be another @cas_space launch w/ their tried-n-true Kinetica-1 & a bunch of Jilin-1 EO sats..."might".
Official mission review video: fixupx.com/cas_space/st...
March 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Official mission review video: fixupx.com/cas_space/st...
While all eyes were on the rocket, (after getting all the confusions settled) it's also worth noting @CAS_Space has launched their prototype "Chinese Cygnus" spacecraft on a test flight today (In a way not quite what I was thinking though! See below):
CAS Space (@cas_space)
The prototype Qingzhou Cargo Spacecraft (1:1 model shown) will be the primary payload for Kinetica-2's inaugural flight this year. The mission marks another step forward in the commercial space indust...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:56 PM
While all eyes were on the rocket, (after getting all the confusions settled) it's also worth noting @CAS_Space has launched their prototype "Chinese Cygnus" spacecraft on a test flight today (In a way not quite what I was thinking though! See below):
Interesting to see pintle injectors being used on a pressure-fed (and if I read correctly, hypergolic fuel) cycle upper stage engine.
BTW CAS Space apparently just reported the Kinetica-2 may also come in a single core version in the future!
BTW CAS Space apparently just reported the Kinetica-2 may also come in a single core version in the future!
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Our propulsion team is making great progress. The 20kN Kinecore-4 and its 50N RCS thrusters have completed boundary performance qualification tests. The combo will be used in the upcoming Kinastra (Li...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Interesting to see pintle injectors being used on a pressure-fed (and if I read correctly, hypergolic fuel) cycle upper stage engine.
BTW CAS Space apparently just reported the Kinetica-2 may also come in a single core version in the future!
BTW CAS Space apparently just reported the Kinetica-2 may also come in a single core version in the future!
That engine features the first pintle injector in a Chinese rocket engine according to the company (Sounds familiar? It was used on the other launch of today just 2 minutes after this).
There's also an upper stage being designed for BLEO missions:
There's also an upper stage being designed for BLEO missions:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Kinecore-4 (力擎四号), CAS Space's 20 kN engine designed for the optional Kinetica-2 upper stage, has completed its hot fire test. The engine will power the upcoming Kinetica-2's GTO and deep-space missio...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
That engine features the first pintle injector in a Chinese rocket engine according to the company (Sounds familiar? It was used on the other launch of today just 2 minutes after this).
There's also an upper stage being designed for BLEO missions:
There's also an upper stage being designed for BLEO missions:
...and the AALPT-sourced YF-102(V) engines are going to be "interim" solutions - @cas_space is in fact building their own more powerful gas generator kerosene/LOX engine, the Kinecore-2 (a.k.a. Liqing-2), for the upgraded version that should be reusable:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
The 110 tf Kinecore-2 pintle-injector engine has just completed another long-duration hot-fire test. The 420-second test includes Kinecore-2's longest single hot-fire yet of 200 seconds (that's how lo...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:43 PM
...and the AALPT-sourced YF-102(V) engines are going to be "interim" solutions - @cas_space is in fact building their own more powerful gas generator kerosene/LOX engine, the Kinecore-2 (a.k.a. Liqing-2), for the upgraded version that should be reusable:
While the first Kinetica-2 has just flown, CAS Space is already planning a lot of upgrades to it. Not the least of which a quint-core Kinetica-2 Heavy...
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Now open for business! Yesterday, our team proudly began the operation of our Liquid-Propulsion System Testing Center, located in Conghua, Guangzhou in the Greater Bay Area. The facility will power th...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:40 PM
While the first Kinetica-2 has just flown, CAS Space is already planning a lot of upgrades to it. Not the least of which a quint-core Kinetica-2 Heavy...
(there's actually quite a bit of Kinetica-2 testing videos tweeted out here BTW, here's one of 2nd stage RCS thrusters thermal shielding testing:)
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Some may have seen the news on our WeChat channel already🤔. Recently our space pros have conducted hot firing and thermal protection test for the auxiliary engine system on Kinetica-2. You can find mo...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM
(there's actually quite a bit of Kinetica-2 testing videos tweeted out here BTW, here's one of 2nd stage RCS thrusters thermal shielding testing:)
At this point you might ask: where are the landing legs on the tri-core booster? Well @cas_space has decided to concentrate on getting a workable launcher 1st, and as of 2 years ago they already planned not to attempt 1st stage recovery till at least 2028.
CAS Space (@cas_space)
You guys are awesome! We have already ran out our conference bags for the day :(
We will have some more prepared for the next few days. Fetch yours at our pavilion, and have a chat with your friendl...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM
At this point you might ask: where are the landing legs on the tri-core booster? Well @cas_space has decided to concentrate on getting a workable launcher 1st, and as of 2 years ago they already planned not to attempt 1st stage recovery till at least 2028.
While not among the most notable of the new storm of Chinese launchers (and is quite a bit smaller than many, including one I will talk about later), there's a lot of hope put on Kinetica-2 for CSS cargo runs and (of course) LEO constellation deployments.
CAS Space (@cas_space)
CAS Space's second dedicated launch pad at JSLC has been completed. The new launch pad and facilities will be dedicated to Kinetica-2 launches. CAS Space now stands out as the only commercial player i...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
While not among the most notable of the new storm of Chinese launchers (and is quite a bit smaller than many, including one I will talk about later), there's a lot of hope put on Kinetica-2 for CSS cargo runs and (of course) LEO constellation deployments.
And here's when they performed the full 1st stage single core test fire, only 9 months ago:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
It's official! We have completed the first-stage hot fire testing, very successfully, at the dedicated CAS Space engine testing center located in Conghua, Guangzhou.
The test center is currently th...
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March 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
And here's when they performed the full 1st stage single core test fire, only 9 months ago:
And that's how the stages are separated:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Another milestone! We have just completed the stage separation test for Kinetica-2.
The test succeesfully validated the design and the individual components that we have developed. Maximum shock in ...
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March 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM
And that's how the stages are separated:
Here's the 2nd stage's RCS, needed for missions requiring engine re-start:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
Kinetica-2 update:
The system-level coordination fire test or the Stage-2 auxiliary engine system (RCS for attitude control) is successful. The system is built with Monopropellant Helium constant-pres...
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March 30, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Here's the 2nd stage's RCS, needed for missions requiring engine re-start:
While their own bid for what became the "Chinese COTS Program" set up by the CMSEO wasn't announced as a winner yet when this video was posted, you can see that CAS Space certainly sized the fairing for a cargo spacecraft:
CAS Space (@cas_space)
We have completed the horizontal fairing jettison test for Kinetica-2. The composite fusiform-shaped fairing has a diameter of 4.2m and is 12.19m tall. The design allows a half or full separation, and...
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March 30, 2026 at 12:29 PM
While their own bid for what became the "Chinese COTS Program" set up by the CMSEO wasn't announced as a winner yet when this video was posted, you can see that CAS Space certainly sized the fairing for a cargo spacecraft: