The provider has confirmed the launch date and time.
Planned launch time
NET Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:10 PM ET
The T-Minus countdown starts 24 hours before launch.
Provider
CAS Space
Vehicle
Kinetica 2
Launch site / pad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China / Launch Area 140 · CHN
Destination / orbit
Polar Orbit
Mission overview
Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies with funding backed by the Shanghai local government. Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.