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China's Record Launches Soar Despite Galactic Energy's Setback

11/10/2025

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On November 9–10, 2025, China’s Long March 12 rocket deployed satellites for the Guowang megaconstellation, bringing total satellites to 104 in orbit.
On the same dates, Galactic Energy’s Ceres-1 rocket failed after launch, losing all three satellites onboard due to an anomaly.
This incident marked Galactic Energy’s second failure in 2025, following a previous loss in September.
Despite the setback, China achieved a record 72 orbital launches this year.

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Story summary

On November 9–10, 2025, China’s Long March 12 rocket deployed satellites for the Guowang megaconstellation, bringing total satellites to 104 in orbit.
On the same dates, Galactic Energy’s Ceres-1 rocket failed after launch, losing all three satellites onboard due to an anomaly.
This incident marked Galactic Energy’s second failure in 2025, following a previous loss in September.
Despite the setback, China achieved a record 72 orbital launches this year.