Galactic Energy Xiguang-4 01 Ceres-1S
Rocket Launch Video Streams
Weather Forecast During Launch
Expect clear skies at the launch site during liftoff. The temperature will be 55°F. Clouds will cover 0% of the sky, and winds will be 17 mph. The forecast shows a 0% chance of precipitation.
About the Xiguang-4 01 Mission
| Type | Earth Science |
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| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
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.
Launch Pad & Location
Rizhao offshore launch location
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
| Launches | 8 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 8 |
| Total Launches | 29 |
Chinese orbital launch vehicle launches supporting sea port located at Haiyang, Shandong Province, with dedicated piers and rocket/payload processing facilities for Chinese launch vehicles’ sea launches, and (as part of its expansion project) land based launch pads on artificial islands for various test vehicles and launch vehicles of private and government launch services providers.
In operation as a remote base of Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center since 2019.
Galactic Energy Ceres-1S Rocket
Ceres-1S is the sea launched version of Ceres-1 from Galactic Energy.
| Stages | 3-4 |
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| Takeoff Thrust | 598.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 350 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 230 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 9/5/2023 |
About 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.
| Total Launches | 26 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 23 |
| Failed | 3 |
| Consecutive Success | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Galactic Energy Ceres-1S Xiguang-4 01 launch scheduled?
The Galactic Energy Ceres-1S Xiguang-4 01 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Galactic Energy Ceres-1S Xiguang-4 01 launch video?
You can watch the Galactic Energy Ceres-1S launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Galactic Energy Ceres-1S Xiguang-4 01 mission launch from?
The Galactic Energy Ceres-1S rocket launched from Rizhao offshore launch location at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport. Chinese orbital launch vehicle launches supporting sea port located at Haiyang, Shandong Province, with dedicated piers and rocket/payload processing facilities for Chinese launch vehicles’ sea launches, and (as part of its expansion project) land based launch pads on artificial islands for various test vehicles and launch vehicles of private and government launch services providers. In operation as a remote base of Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center since 2019.
What rocket was used for the Xiguang-4 01 mission?
The Xiguang-4 01 mission launched aboard a Galactic Energy Ceres-1S rocket. Ceres-1S is the sea launched version of Ceres-1 from Galactic Energy. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Galactic Energy Ceres-1S Xiguang-4 01 launch?
The Galactic Energy Ceres-1S Xiguang-4 01 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Galactic Energy Ceres-1S Xiguang-4 01 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Galactic Energy Ceres-1S launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Xiguang-4 01 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Galactic Energy live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
Last Updated
Last Updated:
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Launch success.
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Liftoff.
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identity uncertain, possibly the Xiguang-4 01 Earth observation satellite.