China's private space sector is soaring to new heights! 🌌 Galactic Energy, a rising star in the country's commercial aerospace industry, successfully launched three satellites into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Thursday. The mission, codenamed 'Love on Top' (yes, like the Beyoncé bop 🎶), marks their third launch in just 10 days—a major flex for the company.
The CERES-1 Y13 rocket carried an imaging satellite (TEE-01B) and two tech-testing remote sensing satellites (NS-3 A/B). But here's the coolest part: the rocket’s upper stage, Eros-1, is now a reusable space lab 🧪! It’ll host experiments in orbit for six months, offering startups and researchers a budget-friendly way to test space tech. 💡
This launch cements China's growing role in the global space economy, blending government programs with private-sector hustle. Who said space exploration can’t be both groundbreaking and cost-effective? 🚀✨
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