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Pallas-1, flown by Galactic Energy

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This is Galactic Energy's 3rd launch of 2026, and its 25th in all.

Counting every operator, it is the 207th orbital launch attempt anywhere in 2026, and the first from Pallas-1 Launch Pad.

Launch time
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, 2:00 a.m. UTC Known only to the hour so far, so this will move.
Window
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, 1:52 to 4:09 a.m. UTC
Launch site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China
Rocket
Pallas-1
Operator
Galactic Energy

The mission

First test launch of Galactic Energy’s Pallas-1 rocket.

Type
Test flight

The operator

Galactic Energy

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.

Sector
Commercial
Based in
China
Founded
2018

24 launches so far, 21 of them successful.

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The launch site

It goes up from Pallas-1 Launch Pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China.

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