China's private space race is heating up! 🌌 Galactic Energy, a trailblazer in the Chinese mainland's commercial aerospace sector, just smashed expectations by completing two rocket launches within five days. The latest mission, on Friday, sent six cutting-edge satellites into orbit — all while hitting 'Netflix’s binge-watching pace' for space tech. 🛰️
The CERES-1 Y17 rocket took off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, deploying Yunyao 43-48 satellites 535 km above Earth. These form part of Yunyao Aerospace's mega-constellation project aiming to launch 90 weather-tracking satellites. The system promises real-time atmospheric data for Belt and Road Initiative partners — think of it as a global weather radar ⚡ for smarter climate planning.
With 18 flawless launches and 77 satellites delivered to date, Galactic Energy is now China's go-to private space powerhouse 🏆. 'This cements CERES-1 as a reliable workhorse rocket,' the Beijing-based team stated, highlighting their record-breaking launch frequency and success rate.
From powering global meteorology to advancing commercial space tech, China's private sector is shooting for the stars — literally. 🌠
