Ceres-1 | Tianyan-16 & Starpool-01A
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Dec. 4, 2023, 11:24 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2023, 12:21 a.m.
Dec. 4, 2023, 11:24 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2023, 12:21 a.m.
2 Earth observation and/or communication satellites for MinoSpace (Tianyan-16) & ELLISPACE (Starpool-01A).
Launch success.
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicles identities uncertain.
Ceres-1 is the first solid propellant launch vehicle of Galactic Energy.
See DetailsGalactic 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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