Kuaizhou-1A

Overview

Small-lift, solid-propellant launch vehicle (with a liquid upper stage) designed for rapid, low-cost small-satellite missions that can be prepared in hours. The upgraded 1A Pro adds a wider fairing and higher payload.

ExPace's most-flown rocket, with about 30 launches (two failures) since 2017; the 1A Pro variant debuted in December 2024 and flight 30 launched a Pakistani satellite in July 2025.

Key Specs