Ceres-1 | 5 satellites
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Jan. 9, 2023, 4:55 a.m. - Jan. 9, 2023, 5:50 a.m.
Jan. 9, 2023, 4:55 a.m. - Jan. 9, 2023, 5:50 a.m.
5 different satellites on a ride share launch mission, details TBD. The 5 satellites are: * Xiamen SciTech 1 * Tianqi 13 * Tianmu-1 01 & 02 * Nantong Zhongxue
Launch success.
Added launch per NOTAMs; launch vehicle and payload 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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