Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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| Launcher name | Kaituozhe-1 (KT-1) |
|---|---|
| Launcher status | Retired |
| First launch | 2002 |
| Launch delay | First announced launch: 2002 |
| Launches | 2 |
| Performance | 100 kg |
| Launch type | Land |
| Propellant type | Solid |
| Reusability | Not planned |
| Photos |  |
| Photo source | [1] |
| Logo |  |
| Company | CASC |
| Oneliner | |
| Funding | Yes |
| Country | China |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Related project | CASC - Kaituozhe-2 (KT-2) |
| Related project | CASC - Long March 6 |
Last modified: 2023-05-31
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