Ceres-1S | Tianqi 21-24
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Sept. 5, 2023, 9:25 a.m. - Sept. 5, 2023, 10:02 a.m.
Sept. 5, 2023, 9:25 a.m. - Sept. 5, 2023, 10:02 a.m.
4 small satellites for LEO Internet of Things (IoT) communication purposes.
Launch success.
Added launch time per NOTAMs.
Liftoff
New T-0.
Adding launch
Ceres-1S is the sea launched version of Ceres-1 from 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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