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Galactic Energy Ceres-2 launch vehicle

Ceres-2 is Galactic Energy's larger four-stage commercial launcher, building on Ceres-1 technology. Three solid stages and a liquid upper stage target constellation deployment and replenishment, with an advertised maximum payload of 1.6 tonnes to low Earth orbit. Its first flight test in January 2026 failed; the advertised capability therefore describes the vehicle's design rather than that flight's result.

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Aliases
CERES-2Gushenxing-2GSX-2谷神星二号
Family Name
Ceres-2
Full Name
Galactic Energy Ceres-2 launch vehicle
Status
active
Type
rocket

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Description
Ceres-2 is Galactic Energy's larger four-stage commercial launcher, building on Ceres-1 technology. Three solid stages and a liquid upper stage target constellation deployment and replenishment, with an advertised maximum payload of 1.6 tonnes to low Earth orbit. Its first flight test in January 2026 failed; the advertised capability therefore describes the vehicle's design rather than that flight's result.
First Flight Year
2,026
Manufacturer
Operator
Rocket Specs
Liftoff Mass
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Payload Capacity
LEO
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Stages Count
4

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Creation Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:30:59 UTC
Updated Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:30:59 UTC