China’s space ambitions took a splashy leap forward as the CERES-1 commercial rocket blasted off from waters near Shandong Province on Thursday! The mission, which launched at 1:22 p.m. Beijing time, successfully placed six satellites into orbit, including the Yunyao-1 trio and three others. Think of it as a Netflix for space—except instead of streaming shows, it’s delivering next-gen tech for weather monitoring and beyond.
This marks the CERES-1’s 15th flight, proving China’s growing prowess in affordable, agile space launches. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center orchestrated the sleek offshore operation, showcasing how commercial space ventures are rewriting the rules.
With private firms like Galactic Energy (CERES-1’s developer) leading the charge, China’s space sector is racing toward a $1.5 trillion global market. Who needs superheroes when you’ve got rockets this cool?
The mission, which launched at 1:22 p.m. Beijing time, successfully placed six satellites into orbit, including the Yunyao-1 trio and three others. Think of it as a Netflix for space—except instead of streaming shows, it’s delivering next-gen tech for weather monitoring and beyond. 
