China’s commercial space sector is making waves again! On Thursday, Galactic Energy successfully launched four new Tianqi 33-36 satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO) using its sea-based CERES-1 rocket. The mission blasted off near Shandong Province, marking the fourth launch of this versatile rocket model.
What’s the Tianqi Constellation?
Think of it as a ‘smart network in the sky’ : the Tianqi Constellation is China’s first low-orbit IoT data network, designed to connect everything from forests to oceans. With these new additions, the initial phase now has 38 satellites offering global coverage for industries like agriculture, disaster response, and even smart cities.
Farmers tracking crops? Power grids monitoring outages? Tianqi’s got it covered!
Galactic Energy: The Space Disruptor
This private Chinese firm is on fire —literally. Galactic Energy has now completed 15 commercial launches, deploying 58 satellites. The CERES-1 rocket is the only one in China capable of land and sea launches. But wait, there’s more: they’re also developing the PALLAS-1, a reusable rocket set to slash costs and boost sustainability.
From boosting the digital economy to tracking climate impacts, this launch isn’t just about space—it’s about building a smarter, more connected Earth.
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