Orienspace Technology SpaceSail Polar Group #16 Gravity-1
Weather Forecast During Launch
The forecast calls for a temperature of 76°F, scattered clouds, 44% cloud cover and a wind speed of 16mph.
About the SpaceSail Polar Group #16 Mission
| Type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Polar Orbit |
9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies with funding backed by the Shanghai local government.
Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.
Launch Pad & Location
Yellow Sea (launch location 5)
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
| Launches | 2 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 2 |
| Total Launches | 28 |
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.
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.
About 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 SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launch scheduled?
The Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 SpaceSail Polar Group #16 mission launch from?
The Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 rocket launched from Yellow Sea (launch location 5) 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 SpaceSail Polar Group #16 mission?
The SpaceSail Polar Group #16 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 SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launch?
The Orienspace Technology Gravity-1 SpaceSail Polar Group #16 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 SpaceSail Polar Group #16 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 SpaceSail Polar Group #16 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.
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Launch success.
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.