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CERES 1

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Signals IntelligenceLEOCOSPAR 2021-105ALaunched 11/16/2021
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
CERES 1-3
Launch Vehicle
Vega
Launch Date
11/16/2021
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
670.5 km
Inclination
75 deg
Dry Mass
400 kg
Total Mass
446 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Signals Intelligence
Payload Category
SIG
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
French Armament General Directorate (DGA)
Manufacturer
Airbus
Registry
COSPAR ID
2021-105A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1047
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Mentions
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The fourth-stage of Ceres-1 generates 1 ton of thrust using Monomethylhydrazine and mixed oxides of nitrogen as fuel.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The Ceres-1 Y19 rocket launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China.

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Value 1.8
Nov 10, 2025
GalacticEnergy’s Ceres-1 Y19 rocket carrying failed to reach orbit due to anomaly during final stage of flight from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China today. Investigation ongoing. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/Qdc6JuBix

The Ceres-1 vehicle's first, second, and third stages have a diameter of 1.4 meters, while the fairing has a diameter of 1.6 meters.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The Ceres-1 Y19 rocket launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 10, 2025GalacticEnergy’s Ceres-1 Y19 rocket carrying failed to reach orbit due to anomaly during final stage of flight from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China today. Investigation ongoing. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/Qdc6JuBix

The Ceres-1 vehicle's loss on November 10 is the second ever since its debut flight in November 2020.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

GalacticEnergy's Ceres-1 Y19 rocket failed to reach orbit due to an anomaly during the final stage of flight.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.8Nov 10, 2025GalacticEnergy’s Ceres-1 Y19 rocket carrying failed to reach orbit due to anomaly during final stage of flight from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China today. Investigation ongoing. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/Qdc6JuBix

Ceres-2’s upcoming debut flight may also be delayed due to the investigation into the Ceres-1 failure.

PlanValue 2.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

On the launchpad, the Ceres-1 vehicle weighs 33,000 kilograms and stands 20 meters tall.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

Ceres-1 vehicles have been launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and various sea-based launch platforms.

GeneralPlanValue 3.7Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The third-stage of Ceres-1 produces 8.8 tons of thrust and also uses solid propellant.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The 4th stage of the Ceres-1 Y 19 mission shut down earlier than expected.

PlanGeneralValue 2.6Nov 10, 2025Mission failed of the Ceres-1 Y 19. The 4th stage shut-down earlier than expected. via https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4BGFXW9BjBOdvGbPCAdMKg

The second-stage of Ceres-1 produces 28 tons of thrust using solid propellant.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The first-stage of Ceres-1 produces 60 tons of thrust using solid rocket motor technology.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

Galactic Energy's Ceres-1 is a four-stage launch vehicle that uses solid fuel for the first three stages and a storable propellant for the fourth stage.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The fourth stage of CERES-1 Y19 shut down prematurely at 510 seconds after ignition.

GeneralPlanCapabilityValue 3.8Nov 10, 2025🚀 GALACTIC-ENERGY launched CERES-1 Y19 from Jiuquan at 04:02UTC November 10, with 1-3 stages performing flawlessly. But the fourth stage shut down prematurely at 510s after ignition. Exact cause of failure TBD.

The November 10 mission was the 22nd launch for the Ceres-1 launch vehicle series.

GeneralValue 3.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The Ceres-1 launch mission on November 10 was unsuccessful and failed to place the satellite into orbit.

PlanValue 4.2Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The Ceres-1 vehicle previously failed in September 2023 due to abnormal nozzle ablation on the first stage.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The Ceres-1 launch attempt on November 10 was the 73rd launch attempt from China in 2025.

PlanValue 3.5Nov 10, 2025Three Satellites Lost as Galactic Energy Suffers Launch Failure [Ceres-1 Y19]

The first three stages of CERES-1 Y19 performed flawlessly during the launch.

CapabilityPlanValue 2.8Nov 10, 2025🚀 GALACTIC-ENERGY launched CERES-1 Y19 from Jiuquan at 04:02UTC November 10, with 1-3 stages performing flawlessly. But the fourth stage shut down prematurely at 510s after ignition. Exact cause of failure TBD.