Launch details

Ceres-1 | 3 satellites

Galactic Energy

Commercial CHN

Launch Area 95A

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

Jun 06 at 12:50pm

Launchpad time+0800

Jun 06 at 04:50am

Your local time+0000

Current status

Launch Successful

Ceres-1

Launch vehicle

3 satellites

Mission

40.9691

Latitude

100.3433

Longitude

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24 hours before launch

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1 hour before launch

Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.

Mission description

Carried 3 satellites to polar orbit, details TBD: * TEE-01B *Naxing-3A/B

3 satellites

Livestream

Attending a launch in person

Chinese spaceports are generally closed to foreigners so I don't have much information, please reach out if you know more. For Chinese citizens a permit can be booked with CASC for a fee, typically around $20 USD.

How to get there

The closest commercial airport is Jiayuguan Airport in Jiayuguan. From there take a 3-hour train or bus to Jiuquan.

Once in Jiuquan the launch site is approximately 4-hours drive by rental car northwest of the city.

Accomodation

Nearby hotels in Jiuquan or a bit further in Jiayuguan.

Nearby parking

Parking available on-site.

Agency details

Galactic Energy is a Chinese private space launch enterprise flying the Ceres-1 and developing the Pallas-1 orbital rockets. The company's long-term objective is to mine asteroids for rare metals and minerals.