Yantai, August 29, 2024 — The Europe Today: In a notable advancement for China’s space program, the country successfully launched a CERES-1 carrier rocket from waters near Shandong Province on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The commercial launch occurred at precisely 1:22 p.m. Beijing Time.
The mission marked the 15th flight for the CERES-1 rocket series. The rocket carried a payload of six satellites, including the Yunyao-1 satellites numbered 15, 16, and 17, alongside three additional satellites. This offshore launch was orchestrated by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
The successful deployment of these satellites into their intended orbits underscores China’s growing capabilities in space technology and commercial space endeavors.
