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Gravity-1 | SpaceSail Polar Group #16
Gravity-1 | SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launched on Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC — a Orienspace Technology mission.
Launch SuccessfulOrienspace Technology
Lifted offNET Sep 2026
NET Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Gravity-1Vehicle
Orienspace TechnologyProvider
Yellow Sea (launch location 5)Pad
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Gravity-1 to Polar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Gravity-1 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SpaceSail Polar Group #16
9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies with funding backed by the Shanghai local government. Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.
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Frequently asked
What time does Gravity-1 | SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launch?
Gravity-1 | SpaceSail Polar Group #16 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Gravity-1 | SpaceSail Polar Group #16?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Gravity-1 | SpaceSail Polar Group #16?
Gravity-1 | SpaceSail Polar Group #16 is an Orienspace Technology mission flying on a Gravity-1.
Where does Gravity-1 | SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launch from?
It lifts off from Yellow Sea (launch location 5), Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.