Tianqi-11
Ceres-1
Galactic Energy
Mission
Tianqi-11
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Tianqi (also transcribed Tiange) is a series of small Chinese experimental LEO comsats by Guodian Gaoke for IoT (Internet of Things) communications, which are also carrying a camera for educational purposes.
Guodian Gaoke plans to operate an IoT constellation. The “Apocalypse Constellation” provides users with much-needed data collection and transmission services for terrestrial network coverage blind areas, which are widely used in marine, environmental protection, meteorological, forestry, geological, emergency, rescue and smart city industries to enhance China’s global data network coverage and application capabilities are of strategic importance.
Location
Launch Area 95A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
Launch Area 95A has witnessed the launch of 51 rockets, including 51 orbital launch attempts, while Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 223 rocket launches.
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.
