CAS Space successfully launched eight Earth observation satellites aboard the Kinetica 1 vehicle on June 15, 2026, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China's Gansu Province. The mission deployed satellites for the Jilin-1 commercial Earth observation constellation, a growing network of high-resolution imaging satellites. The payload included two High Resolution-04D units, two High Resolution-05D units, one High Resolution-07C satellite, and three High Resolution-07D satellites, expanding the constellation's capabilities for Earth monitoring applications.

The Kinetica 1 rocket, operated by CAS Space since its introduction in 2022, is a four-stage launch vehicle designed specifically for small to medium-payload deployment to low Earth orbit. The vehicle features a 31-meter height and a 3.35-meter diameter fairing, with a demonstrated capacity to deliver up to 2,000 kilograms to LEO. Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in northwestern China, provided the launch infrastructure for this mission.

The June 15 launch concluded successfully, with all eight satellites achieving their intended orbits. This mission represents a continued expansion of the Jilin-1 constellation, which aims to provide persistent Earth observation capabilities for commercial and scientific applications. The successful deployment underscores CAS Space's growing role in China's commercial space sector.