By Natali Moss
Subscribe so you don't miss the latest and most exciting news from the world of science! Shortly after launch, the first three stages of the Ceres-1 rocket performed normally, but the engine of the fourth and final stage cut off too early, resulting in the loss of three satellites that were supposed to enter orbit. According to a statement from Galactic Energy, an abnormal engine failure occurred in the fourth stage of the rocket.
Representatives of the Chinese company said that they are analyzing the cause of the engine failure and will take into account the data obtained during future launches. The Ceres-1 launch vehicle was supposed to launch two satellites for China's Jilin-1 Earth observation satellite group, as well as a satellite created by one of China's universities, into low Earth orbit. The four-stage Ceres-1 rocket has a height of 19 meters and a diameter of 1. 4 meters. It can launch 400 kg of payload into orbit.
The Ceres-1 rocket went into space for the first time in November 2020. After nine successful launches, the first rocket accident occurred in September 2023. This launch was deemed a failure. Galactic Energy now has two failed launches of the Ceres-1 rocket, although this rocket has completed 20 successful flights. Galactic Energy is also developing the more powerful Ceres-2 and Pallas-1 rockets, which will be equipped with a reusable first stage like SpaceX's Falcon 9.
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