China's private rocket launches fresh group of satellites into space
China's commercial rocket successfully launched a new set of satellites into orbit. The mission highlights the advancements in China's aerospace capabilities and its growing presence in the global space industry. This launch is part of a broader effort to enhance satellite deployment and positioning, emphasizing the country’s commitment to expanding its space technology and infrastructure.
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On Thursday, China successfully launched four new satellites for the Tianqi constellation from the waters near Shandong Province, sending them into a low-Earth orbit at an altitude of 850 kilometers and an inclination of 45 degrees.
The batch of satellites, known as Tianqi 33-36, was launched aboard a sea-based version of the commercial CERES-1 rocket developed by Galactic Energy. This marked the fourth launch for this type of carrier rocket.
### Overview of the Tianqi Constellation
The Tianqi Constellation represents China's first low-orbit Internet of Things (IoT) data communication constellation, with the initial phase consisting of 38 satellites. It is designed to offer global coverage and is characterized by its miniaturization, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness. The constellation delivers consumer-grade satellite IoT data services to users worldwide across various domains, including space, air, ground, and sea.
The constellation's applications span multiple industries, including forestry, agriculture, emergency response, tourism, water conservancy, electric power, oil, marine, ecological environment, smart cities, and the digital economy.
### About Galactic Energy
This mission was executed by the Chinese private company Galactic Energy, which has completed 15 commercial rocket launch missions to date, successfully deploying 58 commercial satellites with diverse functions into their designated orbits.
The CERES-1 rocket is currently the only commercial rocket model in China capable of being launched from both land and sea. In addition to the CERES-1, Galactic Energy is accelerating the development of its reusable liquid carrier rocket, the PALLAS-1.
Zhao Chenchen from CN also contributed to this story.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
The batch of satellites, known as Tianqi 33-36, was launched aboard a sea-based version of the commercial CERES-1 rocket developed by Galactic Energy. This marked the fourth launch for this type of carrier rocket.
### Overview of the Tianqi Constellation
The Tianqi Constellation represents China's first low-orbit Internet of Things (IoT) data communication constellation, with the initial phase consisting of 38 satellites. It is designed to offer global coverage and is characterized by its miniaturization, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness. The constellation delivers consumer-grade satellite IoT data services to users worldwide across various domains, including space, air, ground, and sea.
The constellation's applications span multiple industries, including forestry, agriculture, emergency response, tourism, water conservancy, electric power, oil, marine, ecological environment, smart cities, and the digital economy.
### About Galactic Energy
This mission was executed by the Chinese private company Galactic Energy, which has completed 15 commercial rocket launch missions to date, successfully deploying 58 commercial satellites with diverse functions into their designated orbits.
The CERES-1 rocket is currently the only commercial rocket model in China capable of being launched from both land and sea. In addition to the CERES-1, Galactic Energy is accelerating the development of its reusable liquid carrier rocket, the PALLAS-1.
Zhao Chenchen from CN also contributed to this story.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
