Galactic Energy's Ceres-2 Y3 carrier rocket launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on November 7, placing four satellites into a 535-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Galactic Energy Aerospace Company's Ceres-2 Y3 carrier rocket was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 7:37 on November 7, successfully placing four satellites into a 535-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit. The flight test mission was a complete success.
The four satellites carried were the Guanlan Experimental Satellite, Yunyao-1 28, North University of Science and Technology No. 1 Satellite, and Juntian-1 06A Satellite. They belong to fields including marine remote sensing, commercial meteorology, university scientific research, and space situational awareness.
Ceres-2 is a medium-lift carrier rocket developed for the commercial launch market and an upgraded model of the Ceres series. It uses a configuration of three-stage solid serial connection plus a liquid upper stage, with a liftoff mass of about 100 tons and a payload capacity of 1.3 tons to a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit. It supports multiple launch methods including land and sea.
A relevant person in charge of Galactic Energy stated that they will continue to focus on technological breakthroughs in improving the efficiency and reliability of solid carrier rockets, helping to meet the multi-level launch needs of China's small and medium-sized satellite networking, network supplementation, and medium and large constellation construction.
The successful flight test and precise orbit insertion mark the entry of a new model of commercial rocket into service, supporting China's commercial satellite launch market.
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