Gravity-1 (Orienspace Technology)
The Gravity-1 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Orienspace Technology (established in 2020). It undertook its inaugural launch on 01/11/2024.
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.
Gravity-1 Specifications
| Variant | Gravity-1 |
|---|---|
| Length | 29.4 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 405 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 5880 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 6500 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 4200 kg |
Gravity-1 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 4 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 4 |
Manufacturer
Orienspace Technology (OrienSpace)
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.