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Jilin-1 High Resolution 04B

Ceres-1

Galactic Energy

Launch Status
Failure

Rocket Launch Video

Mission

Jilin-1 High Resolution 04B

  • Type: Earth Science
  • Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit

New high resolution Earth observation satellite for the Jilin-1 commercial Earth observation satellites constellation.

Vehicle lost attitude control at T+67.5 s after suffering 1st stage motor nozzle expansion burn-through. Failure was traced to improper drilling of screw holes that caused damage in the inner carbon fiber layers.

Location

Launch Area 95A

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch Area 95A has witnessed the launch of 59 rockets, including 59 orbital launch attempts. While Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 252 rocket launches.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).

Rocket

Galactic Energy Ceres-1

Ceres-1 is the first solid propellant launch vehicle of Galactic Energy.

Learn more about the Ceres-1

Agency

Galactic Energy

Galactic Energy is a private aerospace company headquartered in Beijing, China. Established by senior engineers in 2018, Galactic Energy engages in low-cost commercial space launch business.

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