Galactic Energy Demo Flight Ceres-2
About the Demo Flight Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
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| Orbit | Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
First test launch of Galactic Energy’s Ceres-2 rocket.
1st stage failure, failed to reach orbit.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Area 95A
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
| Launches | 68 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 68 |
| Total Launches | 298 |
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).
Galactic Energy Ceres-2 Rocket
| Diameter | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 98.0 T |
| LEO Capacity | 2,000 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 1,300 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 1/17/2026 |
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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 22 |
| Failed | 3 |
| Consecutive Success | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Galactic Energy Ceres-2 Demo Flight launch scheduled?
The Galactic Energy Ceres-2 Demo Flight launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Galactic Energy Ceres-2 Demo Flight mission launch from?
The Galactic Energy Ceres-2 rocket launched from Launch Area 95A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. 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).
What rocket was used for the Demo Flight mission?
The Demo Flight mission launched aboard a Galactic Energy Ceres-2 rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Galactic Energy Ceres-2 Demo Flight launch?
The Galactic Energy Ceres-2 Demo Flight 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-2 Demo Flight launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Galactic Energy Ceres-2 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Demo Flight 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 failure.
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Refined launch window per new NOTAMs.
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NET January 17 per new NOTAMs; to be confirmed.
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Reverted back to NET December TBD with cancellation of NOTAMs.
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Rescheduled for December 27 per NOTAMs; Identification of the launch with this mission and payload are still uncertain.
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Apparently scrubbed for the day, new information pending.
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Updated possible launch date and time per new NOTAMs (in place of previous guess of Hyperbola-1 for this launch); Identification of the launch with this mission and payload are uncertain.
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Added launch.