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Galactic Energy's first liquid rocket successfully reaches orbit

Galactic Energy has successfully launched its first liquid-fueled rocket, the Zhishenxing-1, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This launch marks the company's expansion into a dual-track business model that includes both solid and liquid rocket capabilities. The rocket carried several payloads, including the Tianqi Emperor, Hsing Yun, and Xingji satellites, as well as the Jilin-1 GX-A satellite. AI

RANK_REASON This is a significant product launch for a commercial space company, marking a new capability and expansion of their business model. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Galactic Energy's first liquid rocket successfully reaches orbit

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    Galactic Energy's First Liquid Rocket Reaches Orbit

    Beijing-based Galactic Energy successfully launched its first liquid-fueled rocket, the 52-meter Zhishenxing-1, from the Jiuquan commercial launch zone on September 1, marking the start of the company's solid-and-liquid dual-track launch business.