China sent six experimental satellites into designated orbits using a Kinetica-1 carrier rocket that was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China in 2022.

The Kinetica-1 solid-propellant rocket was independently developed by the Institute of Mechanics. The mission marked the first flight of Kinetica-1.

This rocket expanded China’s solid carrier rocket launching capability, and is of great significance in promoting change and innovation in China’s launch technology, as well as the development of the country’s space science.