Tianqi 16-18 & 20
Ceres-1S, Galactic Energy
Rizhao offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Launch time
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Mon 19 May, 09:38 CEST
07:38 UTC
The rocket put its payload into the planned orbit.
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Launch record updated by LL2
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Tianqi 16-18 & 20 on Ceres-1S. Mon 19 May 2025, 07:38 UTC. Reported outcome: Success. Launch site: Rizhao offshore launch location. Source: Launch Library 2.
4 small satellites for LEO Internet of Things (IoT) communication purposes.
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit
Mission patches
- Ceres-1S Y5 Patch
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Launch timeline
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Slip history
Changes recorded by Space Right Now
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Source updates from Launch Library 2 (4)
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Launch success.
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Liftoff.
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Unofficial Re-stream by International Rocket Launches has started
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities uncertain.
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Launch pad
Rizhao offshore launch location
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport (CN)
Coordinates: 35.391667, 119.598667
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