Ceres-1 | Qiankun-1 & Xingshidai‐16

The Earth Science flight Ceres-1 | Qiankun-1 & Xingshidai‐16 departed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Ceres-1, bound for 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 | Qiankun-1 & Xingshidai‐16 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-07-22T05:07:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ceres-1 roars off the pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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