Launch details
Ceres-1 | 3 satellites
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
Get notification
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.