MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese commercial launch provider Galactic Energy attempted to launch an undisclosed payload aboard their solid-fuel Ceres-1 rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The mission ended in failure, preventing the payload from reaching its intended sun-synchronous orbit. This setback marked a rare unsuccessful flight for the Ceres-1 vehicle, which had previously demonstrated reliable performance.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ceres-1AGENCY
Galactic EnergyTARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Mobile Launch PlatformLAUNCH SITE
Jiuquan Satellite Launch CenterLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: Failure.
What rocket is being used for Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload?
The Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload mission uses the Ceres-1 rocket.
Where is the Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Mobile Launch Platform at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
What orbit is Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload going to?
The Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload?
The Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload is operated by Galactic Energy.
Can I watch the Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload 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 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 21, 2023 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Galactic Energy
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Status: Failure
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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Mission Profile
Ceres-1 | Unknown Payload was a Ceres-1 mission operated by Galactic Energy that lifted off from Mobile Launch Platform, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on September 21, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Sun-Synchronous Orbit.