Ceres-1 | 8 satellites

Galactic Energy flew Ceres-1 | 8 satellites on a Ceres-1 out of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, placing its payload in SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Galactic Energy
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Ceres-1
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Area 95A
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Ceres-1 | 8 satellites cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-03-17T08:07:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Ceres-1 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Ceres-1 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches SSO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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