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Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01
Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 launched on Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC — a Galactic Energy mission.
Launch SuccessfulGalactic Energy
Lifted offNET Oct 2026
NET Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ceres-1SVehicle
Galactic EnergyProvider
Rizhao offshore launch locationPad
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ceres-1S to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Ceres-1S ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Xiguang-4 01
0.5 meter resolution Earth observation satellite for the city of Guangzhou government and Guangzhou University with multi-spectral imaging capability. Prototype of a proposed 25 satellites constellation.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 launch?
Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01?
Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 is an Galactic Energy mission flying on a Ceres-1S.
Where does Ceres-1S | Xiguang-4 01 launch from?
It lifts off from Rizhao offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.