In an epic splashdown moment, China's CERES-1 rocket soared from the sea near Shandong Province today, sending six satellites into orbit! 🚀🌊
At exactly 1:22 p.m. Beijing Time, the commercial rocket lit up the sky, carrying the Yunyao-1 15, 16, and 17 satellites, along with three other companions. Talk about squad goals! 🛰️🛰️🛰️
This marks the 15th successful flight for the CERES-1 series and the first time it's launched from the ocean. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center managed this offshore launch, showcasing China's growing prowess in space tech. 🌟
Launching from the sea isn't just cool—it opens up new possibilities for flexible and efficient satellite deployment. Who knows what this means for the future of space exploration? 👀
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China's commercial CERES-1 rocket launches satellites from sea
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