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GALACTIC-ENERGY released the mission patch for the next Ceres-1S sea launch.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Due to schedule conflict w/ another (you've actually seen it because it's delayed from Dec.) sea launch, this one (possible mission logo below) is apparently using some other ship than the "Oriental Spaceport", the first time in 2 years this is happening. There's a long queue...

A sea launch of Galactic Energy's Ceres-1 is set to occur on January 15 at approximately 20:05 UTC.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Coming up in about 1.5 hours is the next Chinese launch to orbit, where residents of Rizhao port on the Yellow Sea coast in Shandong will see - and hear - an early 4 am sunrise when this Galactic Energy Ceres-1S rocket launches just off-shore:

Galactic Energy's Ceres-2 rocket is likely debuting on December 15, 2025 at approximately 04:05 UTC.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Did I say there's a new launcher debuting AND a private LSP's launching twice in less than 2 days? Well you probably know what I want to say, because after delays for 2 whole months, it seems Galactic Energy's Ceres-2 is trying to launch again, this time on January 17 ~04:05 UTC!

The barge has Galactic Energy decals on its container boxes.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Several minutes to launch - you can see mobile ground support equipment on this barge with Galactic Energy decals on those container boxes:

Galactic Energy's Ceres-1 launch is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Thousands of km away, also January 15 but ~20:05 UTC, one long-floated-around sea launch of Galactic Energy's Ceres-1 seems to be finally happening, w/ some ship hosting it just off Rizhao harbor in Shandong. Again I've no idea what's on top except it's bound for mid-incl. LEO...

GALACTIC-ENERGY released the mission patch for the upcoming Ceres-1S sea launch.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 15, 2026🚀 Liftoff at 20:10UTC on January 15, GALACTIC-ENERGY's CERES-1S Y7 launched Tianqi Group 06 (37~40)

Galactic Energy's Ceres-2 rocket is scheduled to launch on January 17, 2026 at approximately 04:05 UTC.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Org RelationshipJan 15, 2026Did I say there's a new launcher debuting AND a private LSP's launching twice in less than 2 days? Well you probably know what I want to say, because after delays for 2 whole months, it seems Galactic Energy's Ceres-2 is trying to launch again, this time on January 17 ~04:05 UTC!

Galactic Energy delivered a mass-to-orbit of 0.0 kg with 16.7% of their launches having known mass.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 5, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Final 2025 Mass-To-Orbit Numbers: @SpaceX once again dominated the game with 2,413 tonnes of known payload delivered - 1.6x their 2024 record, and 34.8x 2nd place, @ULAlaunch. This is equivalent to ~400 male African bush elephants, or ~20 Blue whales. Full numbers below: Mass-to-orbit | % of launches w/ Known Mass @SpaceX | 2,412,740.3kg | 86.6%* @ULAlaunch | 69,338.0kg | 100% CASC | 48,120.0kg | 11.3%* @Roscosmos | 28,690.0kg | 66.7%* @MHI_Group | 23,500.0kg | 100% @Arianespace | 15,606.0kg | 100% @ISRO | 15,553.0kg | 100% VKS RF | 1,350.0kg | 25%* @RocketLab | 1,333.3kg | 72.2%* @KARI2030 | 500.0kg | 100% @ILAerospaceIAI | 260.0kg | 100% @IsarAerospace | 0.0kg | 100% Galactic Energy | 0.0kg | 16.7% @LandSpace_Tech | 0.0kg | 33.3% @GilmourSpace | 0.0kg | 100% Orienspace | 0.0kg | 100% @InnospaceCorp | 0.0kg | 100% -0% reported club- Chinarocket | 0.0kg | 0% @NorthropGrumman | 0.0kg | 0% @CAS_Space | 0.0kg | 0% iSpace | 0.0kg | 0% ExPace | 0.0kg | 0% *Note that payload mass is not always reported for each launch. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as national security or proprietary information concerns. For example, it is extremely likely CASC launched more mass than ULA, but they just haven't reported it.

Galactic Energy has a test stand located near Chizhou.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 2, 2026Looks like it’s the case

The Long March 6A flew 10 times in 2025, the Long March 2D flew 7 times, and the Long March 7A, Long March 8A, and Galactic Energy’s Ceres-1 each flew 6 times.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralJan 1, 2026China Continues Space Progress Through 2025

GALACTIC-ENERGY has completed the first CQ-90 (Cangqiong-90) engine.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025GALACTIC-ENERGY has also completed the first CQ-90 (Cangqiong-90) engine. This larger, more powerful engine is designed to power the upcoming Pallas-2 launch vehicle. The company plans to conduct the first hot-fire tests in 2026

Galactic Energy conducted pre-flight static fires of both Pallas-13 stages in September and November 2025.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025Three Reusable Rockets Complete Tests, Assembly Ahead of 2026 Flights

GALACTIC-ENERGY is targeting a 2026 debut for the Pallas-1 liquid-propellant rocket.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025GALACTIC-ENERGY has completed the assembly of the Pallas-1 (Y1) flight vehicle. With the hardware now fully integrated, the company is firmly targeting a 2026 debut for this new liquid-propellant rocket

GALACTIC-ENERGY is targeting a 2026 debut for the Pallas-1 (Y1) liquid-propellant rocket.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025GALACTIC-ENERGY has completed the assembly of the Pallas-1 (Y1) flight vehicle. With the hardware now fully integrated, the company is firmly targeting a 2026 debut for this new liquid-propellant rocket

On December 31, 2025 Galactic Energy stated that its partially reusable two-stage Pallas-13 launch vehicle is assembled and ready to head to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for its debut flight.

Mentioned as: Galactic EnergyTechnical ProductDec 31, 2025Three Reusable Rockets Complete Tests, Assembly Ahead of 2026 Flights

GALACTIC-ENERGY plans to conduct the first hot-fire tests of the CQ-90 engine in 2026.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025GALACTIC-ENERGY has also completed the first CQ-90 (Cangqiong-90) engine. This larger, more powerful engine is designed to power the upcoming Pallas-2 launch vehicle. The company plans to conduct the first hot-fire tests in 2026

Galactic Energy is constructing a dedicated launch pad for Pallas-1 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and has built a horizontal assembly building, flame trench, launch platform, and lighting diversion towers.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Org RelationshipDec 31, 2025Three Reusable Rockets Complete Tests, Assembly Ahead of 2026 Flights

GALACTIC-ENERGY is targeting a 2026 debut for the Pallas-1 (Y1) liquid-propellant rocket.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025GALACTIC-ENERGY has also completed the first CQ-90 (Cangqiong-90) engine. This larger, more powerful engine is designed to power the upcoming Pallas-2 launch vehicle. The company plans to conduct the first hot-fire tests in 2026

GALACTIC-ENERGY completed more tests of Pallas-1's main engine CQ-50, including throttling down to 32% and up to 105%.

Mentioned as: Galactic Energy (Beijing Xinghe Dongli Space Technology Co. Ltd.)Org RelationshipDec 31, 2025GALACTIC-ENERGY has completed the assembly of the Pallas-1 (Y1) flight vehicle. With the hardware now fully integrated, the company is firmly targeting a 2026 debut for this new liquid-propellant rocket

Galactic Energy plans to have the maiden flight of the Pallas-1 and Ceres-2 rockets in 2025.

Mentioned as: galactic energyNarrative PlanDec 31, 2025Recap of the plan which Chinese LSPs made in the beginning of 2025.