Maiden flight
Gravity-1
Orienspace Technology
Rocket Launch Videos
Mission
Maiden flight
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
First launch of Chinese private company OrienSpace's Gravity-1 launch vehicle from an ocean-going launch platform. Payload is Yunyao-1 18-20, 3 weather satellites performing atmospheric measurements using GNSS Radio Occultation for a Tianjin based company. Constellation is planned to have an eventual 90 satellites.
Location
Haiyang offshore launch location
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Haiyang offshore launch location has witnessed the launch of 9 rockets, including 9 orbital launch attempts. While Haiyang Oriental Spaceport, has been the site for 25 rocket launches.
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.
Rocket
Orienspace Technology Gravity-1
A 4 stage launch vehicle by Chinese private company OrienSpace, consisting of 5 solid rocket motors clustered together but with the center motor igniting just before boosters separation. The upper two stages also uses solid fuel.
Agency
Orienspace Technology
Galactic Energy is a private aerospace company headquartered in Yantai, Shandong, China, established in 2020. The company is developing the Gravity Series of satellite launch vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 Maiden flight launch scheduled?
The Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 Maiden flight launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 Maiden flight launch video?
You can watch the Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 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 Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 Maiden flight mission launch from?
The Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 rocket launched from Haiyang 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. <br> <br>In operation as a remote base of Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center since 2019.
What rocket was used for the Maiden flight mission?
The Maiden flight mission launched aboard a Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 rocket. A 4 stage launch vehicle by Chinese private company OrienSpace, consisting of 5 solid rocket motors clustered together but with the center motor igniting just before boosters separation. The upper two stages also uses solid fuel. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 Maiden flight launch?
The Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 Maiden 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 Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 Maiden flight launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Maiden 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 Orienspace Technology live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.