Ceres-1S | Tianqi 37-40
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Jan. 15, 2026, 7:58 p.m. - Jan. 15, 2026, 8:26 p.m.
Jan. 15, 2026, 7:58 p.m. - Jan. 15, 2026, 8:26 p.m.
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4 small satellites for LEO Internet of Things (IoT) communication purposes.
Launch success.
Liftoff.
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Refined launch window per new NOTAMs.
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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