PADRizhao offshore launch location
SITEHaiyang Oriental Spaceport →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
4 small satellites for LEO Internet of Things (IoT) communication purposes.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ceres-1SAGENCY
Galactic EnergyMISSION
Tianqi 16-18 & 20
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Rizhao offshore launch locationLAUNCH SITE
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0a8bf8c3-9f75-4fe9-a13d-9419eb09f432
Reported date: May 19, 2025 at 07:38 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ceres-1S →
MANUFACTURER
Galactic Energy
VARIANT
Ceres-1S
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Ceres-1S is the sea launched version of Ceres-1 from Galactic Energy.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20 launch?
The Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20 is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:38 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 Tianqi 16-18 & 20?
The Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20 mission uses the Ceres-1S rocket, manufactured by Galactic Energy. The Ceres-1S has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20 launching from?
The launch takes place from Rizhao offshore launch location at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.
What orbit is Tianqi 16-18 & 20 going to?
The Tianqi 16-18 & 20 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tianqi 16-18 & 20?
The Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20 is operated by Galactic Energy.
Can I watch the Ceres-1S | Tianqi 16-18 & 20 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 00:39 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:39 UTC
Launch date set: May 19, 2025 at 07:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Galactic Energy
Mar 25, 2026 00:39 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: 0a8bf8c3-9f75-4fe9-a13d-9419eb09f432
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 35.39, 119.6
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
2 videos discovered
