Kuaizhou 11 – Spaceflight Now

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New Chinese satellite launcher fails on first flight

July 10, 2020 Stephen Clark

The first flight of the new Chinese Kuaizhou 11 solid-fueled rocket failed to place two small satellites into orbit Friday, and Chinese state media said the cause of the malfunction is under investigation.