Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01

Mission Status

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Mission Updates

Oct 21, 04:12 AM Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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Oct 21, 03:43 AM Cosmic_Penguin

Liftoff.

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Oct 15, 09:06 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identity uncertain, possibly the Xiguang-4 01 Earth observation satellite.

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Mission Details

0.5 meter resolution Earth observation satellite for the city of Guangzhou government and Guangzhou University with multi-spectral imaging capability. Prototype of a proposed 25 satellites constellation.

Mission Type Earth Science
Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 03:29 AM - 03:50 AM

Rocket Configuration

Name Ceres-1S
Manufacturer Galactic Energy
Height N/A
Diameter N/A
Maiden Flight 2023-09-05
Success Rate 7/7 (100%)

Ceres-1S is the sea launched version of Ceres-1 from Galactic Energy.