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.' 🔥
