Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:00 AM (your time) · Pallas-1 Launch Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
About Demo Flight
First test launch of Galactic Energy’s Pallas-1 rocket, with a dummy payload on board.
Orbital Attempt
#7,380
GE Mission
#25
Pad Launch
#1
Location Launch
#294
Pallas-1 is a 2 stage, semi-reusable launch vehicle built by the Chinese private launch services provider Galactic Energy. Both stages are powered by the gas generator cycle rocket engine Welkin/Cangqiong 50 (CQ-50) using kerosene and liquid oxygen, with 7 engines on the 1st stage and 1 vacuum variant on the 2nd stage. It can launch 7 tonnes to LEO and 3 tonnes to SSO when the 1st stage is recovered downrange.
Length
49.6 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
283 t
Thrust
3,435 kN
Capacity
7,000 kg
Capacity
3,000 kg
Reusable
Yes
Maiden Flight
2026
Total Launches
1
Successful
1
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
1
Maiden flight: Sep 1, 2026
Galactic Energy is a private aerospace company headquartered in Beijing, China. Established by senior engineers in 2018, Galactic Energy engages in low-cost commercial space launch business.
Founded
2018
Total Launches
26
Successful
23
Failed
3
Pending
1
Consecutive Success
2
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Sep 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
Total Launches
301
Total Landings
3
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
Sep 1, 2026, 2:00 AM
Minute
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