Payload LEO
1,600 kg
Payload SSO
1,300 kg
Assessment
Enlarged evolution of the Ceres-1 with three solid stages and a liquid upper stage, rated by Galactic Energy for 1.6 t to 500 km LEO and 1.3 t to 500 km SSO. Its maiden flight from Jiuquan on 17 January 2026 failed.
Technical data
Diameter2.4 m
Liftoff mass100 t
Stages4
PropellantSolid + liquid upper stage
ReusabilityExpendable
First flight2026
Lead time–
Provider launch sites
Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Area (Jiuquan)Jiuquan Satellite Launch CenterOriental Spaceport Haiyang (sea launch – Yellow Sea)
Price
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