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Gravity-1 | Maiden flight
Gravity-1 | Maiden flight launched on Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 05:30 AM UTC — a Orienspace Technology mission.
Launch SuccessfulOrienspace Technology
Lifted offNET Jan 2024
NET Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 05:30 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Gravity-1Vehicle
Orienspace TechnologyProvider
Haiyang offshore launch locationPad
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Gravity-1 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 Gravity-1 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Maiden flight
First launch of Chinese private company OrienSpace's Gravity-1 launch vehicle from an ocean-going launch platform. Payload is Yunyao-1 18-20, 3 weather satellites performing atmospheric measurements using GNSS Radio Occultation for a Tianjin based company. Constellation is planned to have an eventual 90 satellites.
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Frequently asked
What time does Gravity-1 | Maiden flight launch?
Gravity-1 | Maiden flight is scheduled to lift off Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 05:30 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Gravity-1 | Maiden flight?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Gravity-1 | Maiden flight?
Gravity-1 | Maiden flight is an Orienspace Technology mission flying on a Gravity-1.
Where does Gravity-1 | Maiden flight launch from?
It lifts off from Haiyang offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.