ORIENSPACE TECHNOLOGY
Gravity-1 | Maiden flight
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Jan 11, 2024 at 05:30 UTC
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PADHaiyang offshore launch location
SITEHaiyang Oriental Spaceport →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
First launch of Chinese private company OrienSpace’s Gravity-1 launch vehicle from an ocean-going launch platform. Payload is Yunyao-1 18-20, 3 weather satellites performing atmospheric measurements using GNSS Radio Occultation for a Tianjin based company. Constellation is planned to have an eventual 90 satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Gravity-1AGENCY
Orienspace TechnologyMISSION
Maiden flight
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Haiyang offshore launch locationLAUNCH SITE
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e4d243bc-153c-454f-a426-69100b0daedc
Reported date: Jan 11, 2024 at 05:30 UTC
Last synced: 14 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Gravity-1 →
MANUFACTURER
Orienspace Technology
VARIANT
Gravity-1
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Gravity-1 | Maiden flight launch?
The Gravity-1 | Maiden flight is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:30 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 Maiden flight?
The Gravity-1 | Maiden flight mission uses the Gravity-1 rocket, manufactured by Orienspace Technology. The Gravity-1 has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Gravity-1 | Maiden flight launching from?
The launch takes place from Haiyang offshore launch location at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.
What orbit is Maiden flight going to?
The Maiden flight mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Maiden flight?
The Gravity-1 | Maiden flight is operated by Orienspace Technology.
Can I watch the Gravity-1 | Maiden flight 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 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 11, 2024 at 05:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orienspace Technology
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 seconds ago
●Launch Library 214 seconds ago
Launch ID: e4d243bc-153c-454f-a426-69100b0daedc
●Spaceflight News API4 minutes ago
8 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 36.63, 121.2
Mission Profile
Maiden flight was a Gravity-1 mission operated by Orienspace Technology that lifted off from Haiyang offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport on January 11, 2024. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.