Ceres-2

In Development
Galactic Energy
Galactic Energy
Ceres-2

Overview

Larger four-stage solid-fuel rocket with a 3.35-meter diameter, designed to carry roughly four times the payload of Ceres-1 for constellation deployment.

Maiden flight from Jiuquan on January 17, 2026 failed after an early-flight anomaly, losing about six satellites. Galactic Energy is investigating before a return to flight.

Key Specs

Payload to LEO

1,600 kg (500 km)

Payload to SSO

1,300 kg

Diameter

3.35 m

Propellant

Solid (stages 1-3) + storable (stage 4)

Maiden Flight

Jan 17, 2026 (failure)