Talk about a plot twist! This Saturday, January 17, 2026, the CERES-2 – a privately-developed rocket built to carry satellites – launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest mainland China at 12:08 p.m. Beijing Time.
But just like an unexpected plot twist, an anomaly struck mid-air, and the mission ended prematurely. Details are still under wraps as engineers dig into the data. 🔍
Here’s the lowdown:
- What is CERES-2? A brand-new commercial carrier rocket designed by a private space firm to boost satellites into orbit.
- Launch pad: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gobi Desert, mainland China.
- When: 12:08 p.m. (Beijing Time), January 17, 2026.
- Outcome: An anomaly during flight led to mission failure; cause under investigation.
Setbacks like this are part of the space game. Remember, even top players had their fair share of early glitches. 🚀⚙️
Stay tuned for updates as the CERES-2 team works to turn this flop into a future success story. We’ll keep you in the loop! 👀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
