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Ceres-2 | Demo Flight
Ceres-2 | Demo Flight launched on Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC — a Galactic Energy mission.
Launch FailureGalactic Energy
Lifted offNET Jan 2026
NET Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ceres-2Vehicle
Galactic EnergyProvider
Launch Area 95APad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Test FlightMission type
UnknownOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ceres-2 to Unknown. 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-2 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Demo Flight
First test launch of Galactic Energy’s Ceres-2 rocket.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Ceres-2 | Demo Flight launch?
Ceres-2 | Demo Flight is scheduled to lift off Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Ceres-2 | Demo Flight?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ceres-2 | Demo Flight?
Ceres-2 | Demo Flight is an Galactic Energy mission flying on a Ceres-2.
Where does Ceres-2 | Demo Flight launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.