Today the Chinese mainland achieved a new milestone in space tech: early this morning, at 4:10 a.m., the commercial rocket CERES-1 Y7 blasted off from waters near Shandong province. The launcher carried a group of satellites belonging to the Tianqi constellation into their planned orbit 🚀.
This offshore mission, conducted by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, highlights the growing flexibility of sea-based launches. By taking off from a maritime platform, operators can target a wider range of orbital paths and improve scheduling.
As the Chinese mainland’s commercial space sector expands, sea launches like this one are set to play a bigger role in meeting the demand for fast, reliable satellite deployments. Stay tuned for more updates from the final frontier! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
