GALACTIC ENERGY
Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01
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Oct 21, 2026 at 03:39 UTC
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PADRizhao offshore launch location
SITEHaiyang Oriental Spaceport →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
0.5 meter resolution Earth observation satellite for the city of Guangzhou government and Guangzhou University with multi-spectral imaging capability. Prototype of a proposed 25 satellites constellation.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ceres-1SAGENCY
Galactic EnergyMISSION
Xiguang-4 01
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Rizhao offshore launch locationLAUNCH SITE
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c6f8b6b0-6bae-460a-99bb-c12a3d29effd
Reported date: Oct 21, 2026 at 03:39 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEOct 21, 2026 at 04:13 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEOct 21, 2026 at 03:45 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Oct 21, 2026 at 03:45 UTCOct 21, 2026 03:35 → Oct 21, 2026 03:39 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Ceres-1S →
MANUFACTURER
Galactic Energy
VARIANT
Ceres-1S
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
7
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 | Xiguang-4 01 launch?
The Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 3:39 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 Xiguang-4 01?
The Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 mission uses the Ceres-1S rocket, manufactured by Galactic Energy. The Ceres-1S has flown 7 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 launching from?
The launch takes place from Rizhao offshore launch location at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.
What orbit is Xiguang-4 01 going to?
The Xiguang-4 01 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Xiguang-4 01?
The Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 is operated by Galactic Energy.
Can I watch the Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 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
Oct 21, 2026 04:29 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Oct 21, 2026 04:13 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 21, 2026 03:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Oct 21, 2026 03:35 UTC u2192 Oct 21, 2026 03:39 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 21, 2026 03:45 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 15, 2026 21:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Oct 15, 2026 21:08 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 21, 2026 at 03:39 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Galactic Energy
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
●Launch Library 212 minutes ago
Launch ID: c6f8b6b0-6bae-460a-99bb-c12a3d29effd
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 35.39, 119.6
Mission Profile
Xiguang-4 01 was a Ceres-1S mission operated by Galactic Energy that lifted off from Rizhao offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport on October 21, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.