Key Takeaways
- The CERES-1 Y7 rocket successfully launched seven satellites from Jiuquan.
- This mission marks the 7th flight of the commercial CERES‑1 series.
- Among the payload is the Xiguang-1 01 satellite, expanding China’s satellite constellation.
Beijing: China on Thursday launched the CERES-1 Y7 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
The launch sent seven satellites into their planned orbit.
The commercial rocket blasted off at 12:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the launch site, carrying seven satellites, including the Xiguang-1 01 satellite.
The launch was the 7th flight mission using the CERES-1 rocket series.
