Ceres-1 | Qiankun-1 & Xingshidai‐16
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
July 22, 2023, 5 a.m. - July 22, 2023, 6:06 a.m.
July 22, 2023, 5 a.m. - July 22, 2023, 6:06 a.m.
Share ride launch of 2 satellites to SSO: * Qiankun-1 Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) technology demonstration satellite for CSpace * Xingshidai‐16 Earth observation satellite for ADASpace
Launch success.
1 day slip per new NOTAMs.
Added launch per NOTAMs; payload and launch vehicle 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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