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Chinese commercial space firm Galactic Energy just rewrote the playbook for rocket launches—twice in three days! After its sea-based 'Beautiful World' mission on Wednesday, the company fired off another rocket, codenamed 'Heroes,' on Friday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
The CERES-1 Y12 rocket soared at 7:39 a.m. Beijing time, deploying five satellites into a twilight orbit 535 km above Earth. This lightning-fast turnaround sets a new domestic record for private Chinese space companies, showcasing China's booming commercial space sector.
With over 270 satellites launched globally in 2024 (so far!), Galactic Energy's back-to-back missions highlight its growing role in the competitive space race. Fun fact: This speed rivals milestones set by industry giants like SpaceX early in their journeys!
Why does this matter? Faster, cheaper launches mean better tech for Earth observation, communication, and climate tracking—key to solving real-world challenges. As one Galactic Energy engineer put it: 'We're not just reaching space—we're building bridges to the future.'
After its sea-based 'Beautiful World' mission on Wednesday, the company fired off another rocket, codenamed 'Heroes,' on Friday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
