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Weilai 1, 1R (Future 1, 1R)
Weilai 1 (Future 1) [Landspace]
Weilai 1 (Future 1) is a small satellite for space science experiments and remote sensing by CCTV (China Central Television).
Weilai 1 is built on MinoSpace Technology's MN10 platform and measures 320 by 295 by 248 millimeters. It is to operate for two years in a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).
The satellite was on the maiden flight of the Zhuque-1 (LandSpace-1) launch vehicle in October 2018, but failed to reach orbit.
A replacement Weilai 1R was launched in December 2019 on a CZ-4B.
| Nation: | China |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology, earth observation |
| Operator: | CCTV |
| Contractors: | MinoSpace Technology |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | MN10 bus |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 2 years |
| Mass: | ~40 kg (#1); 65 kg (#1R) |
| Orbit: | SSO |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weilai 1 (Future 1) | 2018-F02 | 27.10.2018 | Jq LP-43/95B | F | Zhuque-1 | |
| Weilai 1R (Future 1R, Guozhi Henghao Nianjing 1, BDS-AGR 1) | 2019-093A ? | 20.12.2019 | TY LC-9 | CZ-4B | with CBERS 4A, ETRSS 1, Tianqin 1/CAS 6, Yuheng, Shuntian, Tianyan 01, Tianyan 02, FloripaSat 1 |
References:
- Space News: Landspace of China to launch first rocket in Q4 2018, 2 August 2018
