Author Topic: Tianqi-11 - Gushenxing-1 (Y1) 'Ceres-1' - Jiuquan - Nov 7, 2020 (07:12 UTC) (Read 29529 times)

otter · « **on:** 03/18/2020 11:36 am »

http://www.galactic-energy.cn/index.php/En/List/cid/1

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CERES-1 is a 4-stage launch vehicel independently designed by Galactic Energy, Solid engine are used in the first, second and third stages, advanced liquid upper stage as the fourth stage , the rocket diameter is 1.4 m, total length is 19m, lift-off weight 30 t, LEO orbital capacity 350 kg, 700 km SSO ,orbit capacity 230 kg, which is committed to provide high-quality, cheap and fast launch services for low-orbit small satellites.

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #1 on:** 03/18/2020 09:02 pm »

Quote from: otter on 03/18/2020 11:36 am

http://www.galactic-energy.cn/index.php/En/List/cid/1

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CERES-1 is a 4-stage launch vehicel independently designed by Galactic Energy, Solid engine are used in the first, second and third stages, advanced liquid upper stage as the fourth stage , the rocket diameter is 1.4 m, total length is 19m, lift-off weight 30 t, LEO orbital capacity 350 kg, 700 km SSO ,orbit capacity 230 kg, which is committed to provide high-quality, cheap and fast launch services for low-orbit small satellites.

Second photo is likely the First stage name and serial number. Otherwise it is an equation.

PM3 · « **Reply #2 on:** 03/19/2020 06:09 am »

As of December 2019, this was expected to launch in March 2020:

https://spacenews.com/chinese-launch-firm-galactic-energy-raises-21-5-million/

Galactic Energy is located in Beijing, so they should not have seen much impact by the virus.

otter · « **Reply #3 on:** 03/19/2020 12:43 pm »

Quote from: PM3 on 03/19/2020 06:09 am

As of December 2019, this was expected to launch in March 2020:

https://spacenews.com/chinese-launch-firm-galactic-energy-raises-21-5-million/

Galactic Energy is located in Beijing, so they should not have seen much impact by the virus.

First half of this year is mentioned, but the information source is not indicated.

https://twitter.com/NamusLake/status/1237241890791186433

PM3 · « **Reply #4 on:** 03/20/2020 12:48 pm »

Planned for June 2020

https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/galactic-energy-prepares-ceres1-rocket-first-launch

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #5 on:** 07/01/2020 05:06 am »

Quote from: PM3 on 03/20/2020 12:48 pm

Planned for June 2020

https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/space-flight/galactic-energy-prepares-ceres1-rocket-first-launch

Any news? It didn't launch in June.

Nordren · « **Reply #6 on:** 07/01/2020 05:22 am »

Currently August/September timeframe. COVID-related delays and such.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #7 on:** 09/01/2020 09:01 pm »

Cross-post; still no mention of the satellite payload, if any:

Quote from: Alter Sachse on 08/31/2020 03:48 pm

Planned launches in September

September, Long March 11 Sea Launch, Jilin 1 High Score 03 series nine satellites of Changguang Satellite Company
September Ceres 1 solid rocket Jiuquan (review completed on July 3, 2019 [2020?], and confirmed the first flight time)
September Kuaizhou-1A Jiuquan Changguang Satellite Jilin-1 High Score 02C
September Kuaizhou-1A Jiuquan Changguang Satellite Jilin-1 High Score 02D
September Kuaizhou-1A Jiuquan Changguang Satellite Jilin-1 High Score 02F
Late September Long March No. 4B Taiyuan Ocean No. 3 Star (HY-2C)
(automatic translation)

*High Score = Gaofen

http://www.spaceflightfans.cn/china-launch-schedule

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #8 on:** 09/02/2020 07:22 am »

The translation I had was "Main payload with two smaller payloads".

Satori · « **Reply #9 on:** 09/04/2020 12:11 pm »

Launch to take place on September 25.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #10 on:** 09/04/2020 03:34 pm »

Quote from: Satori on 09/04/2020 12:11 pm

Launch to take place on September 25.

http://www.spaceflightfans.cn/china-launch-schedule

Alter Sachse · « **Reply #11 on:** 09/06/2020 12:20 pm »

http://9ifly.spacety.com/thread-91439-1-1.html

2020年9月25日

谷神星一号运载火箭 Ceres 1

97.4°轨道倾角、500km轨道高度SSO

Nordren · « **Reply #12 on:** 09/10/2020 09:36 am »

Looks like Ceres-1 has slipped to mid-October.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #13 on:** 09/10/2020 08:15 pm »

Quote from: Nordren on 09/10/2020 09:36 am

Looks like Ceres-1 has slipped to mid-October.

Oh!
Source?

Nordren · « **Reply #14 on:** 10/03/2020 06:23 am »

Secret sauce. But reliable.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #15 on:** 10/15/2020 07:23 am »

https://twitter.com/AJ_FI/status/1316319751468089345

Satori · « **Reply #16 on:** 10/25/2020 10:28 am »

According to spaceflightfans.cn schedule, the first launch of Gushenxing-1 is schedule for November 5 (TBC).

Satori · « **Reply #17 on:** 11/03/2020 04:35 pm »

According to a post on 9ifly Chinese space forum, launch is schedule for around 3pm (local) on the 7th, that is 0700UTC on November 7.

Also, according to spaceflightfans.cn the will take place on November 7.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #18 on:** 11/05/2020 03:58 pm »

According to reports the satellite on board this flight is Tianqi-11, from the same series of LEO IoT communications satellites that has been launched on various flights over the past 2 years.

Target orbit is 500 km high, 97.4° incl. SSO with launch azimuth 191.6° and a projected launch phase of 900s long and 4700 km down-range distance.

Apparently it also got a mission name a la Rocket Lab: "I believe I can fly".

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #19 on:** 11/06/2020 03:23 am »

Launch at about 07:10 UTC.

https://www.weibo.com/5616492130/JsD8MbHml?type=comment

O Launch tomorrow at about 15:10! @China spaceflight: "Ceres One" first flight mission code: I believe I Can Fly, payload Tianqi 11. The first launch, with an orbital altitude of 500km and an orbital inclination of 97.4 degrees, was launched at 191.6 degrees//@China spaceflight: the Ceres-1 carrier rocket was delayed until its first flight on 7 November, with a payload that appeared to be an Tianqi network satellite.