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China's Kinetica-2 Rocket Launches Educational Satellites, Boosts Space Access

3/31/2026

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On March 30, 2026, CAS Space launched Kinetica-2 rocket from Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone.
The maiden flight deployed the New March 01, New March 02, and TS 01 Educational Satellite.
The Kinetica-2, which is 53 meters tall, has a modular design that supports missions including cargo delivery to the Tiangong space station.
The launch advances China’s effort to expand low-cost, reusable rocket capabilities and improve access to space.

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Story summary

On March 30, 2026, CAS Space launched Kinetica-2 rocket from Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone.
The maiden flight deployed the New March 01, New March 02, and TS 01 Educational Satellite.
The Kinetica-2, which is 53 meters tall, has a modular design that supports missions including cargo delivery to the Tiangong space station.
The launch advances China’s effort to expand low-cost, reusable rocket capabilities and improve access to space.