Jilin-1 High Resolution 04B
Ceres-1
Galactic Energy
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.
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.
