Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20

A Ceres-1S rocket launched Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20 from Haiyang Oriental Spaceport, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Galactic Energy
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Ceres-1S
Launch site
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Launch pad
Rizhao offshore launch location
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-05-19T07:38:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ceres-1S roars off the pad at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.
  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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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