Ceres-1 | 7 satellites
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Aug. 10, 2023, 3 a.m. - Aug. 10, 2023, 8 a.m.
Aug. 10, 2023, 3 a.m. - Aug. 10, 2023, 8 a.m.
Seventh launch of the Ceres-1 rocket, a share-ride mission with 7 satellites. This launch carried Xiguang-1 (01), Star Pool-1B satellite, GeoSat Intelligent Emergency-1, and the Xi’an Hangtou -88, -96, -104 and -112 satellites.
Launch success.
Liftoff
Added T-0.
Ceres-1 is the first solid propellant launch vehicle of Galactic Energy.
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Galactic Energy is a private aerospace company headquartered in Beijing, China. Established by senior engineers in 2018, Galactic Energy engages in low-cost commercial space launch business.
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Galactic Energy achieved its seventh launch success from seven attempts early Thursday and is now set for a first sea-based mission.
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