PADLaunch Area 95A
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Carried 8 satellites to 535 km high SSO:
* Yunyao-1 #55-60
* AIRSAT-06 & 07
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ceres-1AGENCY
Galactic EnergyMISSION
8 satellites
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 95ACOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b9fac3ef-050f-4e6d-9688-f493dbe07815
Reported date: Mar 17, 2025 at 08:07 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ceres-1 →
MANUFACTURER
Galactic Energy
VARIANT
Ceres-1
FLIGHTS
17
SUCCESSES
15
SUCCESS RATE
88.2%
Ceres-1 is the first solid propellant launch vehicle of Galactic Energy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ceres-1 | 8 satellites launch?
The Ceres-1 | 8 satellites is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for 8 satellites?
The Ceres-1 | 8 satellites mission uses the Ceres-1 rocket, manufactured by Galactic Energy. The Ceres-1 has flown 17 times with a 88.2% success rate.
Where is the Ceres-1 | 8 satellites launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 95A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is 8 satellites going to?
The 8 satellites mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching 8 satellites?
The Ceres-1 | 8 satellites is operated by Galactic Energy.
Can I watch the Ceres-1 | 8 satellites launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 25, 2026 00:35 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:35 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 17, 2025 at 08:07 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Galactic Energy
Mar 25, 2026 00:35 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 16, 2026 10:59 UTC
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