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Ceres-2 Unknown Payload launch time, date and countdown

Go Nov 6, 2026, 5:35 PM CST

Countdown

Launch time: (Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 23:35 UTC)

Launch details

US Central
UTC
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 23:35 UTC
Launch window
5:28 PM CST – 5:50 PM CST
23:28 UTC – 23:50 UTC
Status
Go Go for Launch
Provider
Galactic Energy (Commercial)
Rocket
Ceres-2
Mission
Unknown Payload
Mission type
Unknown
Pad
Launch Area 95A
Location
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Country code
CHN

Times can change. Central time is America/Chicago (CST/CDT). Source: Launch Library 2.

About this launch

Ceres-2 Unknown Payload is a launch of the Ceres-2 rocket operated by Galactic Energy. It is scheduled for Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 5:35 PM CST (Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 23:35 UTC). The launch window runs 5:28 PM CST – 5:50 PM CST (23:28 UTC – 23:50 UTC). The launch site is Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. Mission type: Unknown. Launch Library 2 lists the current status as “Go for Launch”.

Mission description

Details TBD.

How to watch

When Launch Library 2 lists an official YouTube webcast, T-ZERO embeds it here (click play to load the YouTube player). We do not host video ourselves; the stream stays on YouTube. Launch times often move, so reload this page for the latest schedule. External links below if the player fails.

What to expect from Ceres-2 Unknown Payload

This mission, Ceres-2 Unknown Payload, uses a Ceres-2 operated by Galactic Energy and lifts off from Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Rocket and provider in our data

In our data the Ceres-2 accounts for 1 launch: none completed yet, and 1 upcoming. Across all rockets, Galactic Energy appears on 2 of the 140 launches in our data (1%), using 2 rocket configurations. Launch Area 95A is listed for 1 other launch in our data. Treat the numbers as a recent snapshot: T-ZERO stores about two months of past launches plus the upcoming schedule.

Timing

Read the launch time as a NET (“no earlier than”) target. If weather, a technical issue or range traffic gets in the way, the attempt slides later in the window or to another day. Launch Library 2 lists a window of 22 minutes, 23:28 UTC – 23:50 UTC. The status “Go” means Launch Library 2 treats the current launch time as confirmed by an official or reliable source; it can still slip.

Launch time in other time zones

Launch time in several time zones
UTCFri, Nov 6, 11:35 PM UTC
US EasternFri, Nov 6, 6:35 PM EST
US CentralFri, Nov 6, 5:35 PM CST
US PacificFri, Nov 6, 3:35 PM PST
United KingdomFri, Nov 6, 11:35 PM GMT
IndiaSat, Nov 7, 5:05 AM IST
JapanSat, Nov 7, 8:35 AM JST
Local time at Jiuquan, Inner MongoliaSat, Nov 7, 7:35 AM CST

T-ZERO’s countdown above also shows your local time once the page loads. Dates can differ between zones for late-night launches.

Watching

Jiuquan, Inner Mongolia allows only limited public viewing (registration, tickets or a few specific spots). Access rules, safety notes and spots are in our Jiuquan, Inner Mongolia viewing guide. No official webcast link is listed yet; providers usually publish one shortly before liftoff, so check back or look at Galactic Energy’s own channels.

Where to watch this launch in person

Public viewing: Limited Jiuquan, Inner Mongolia. Jiuquan has no open viewing area.

Crowd estimate for this launch: Medium weekend (+1). An estimate from launch type and time, not a measurement.

Nearest viewing spots we have checked:

Access rules, all viewing spots, closure links and tips for Jiuquan, Inner Mongolia

Frequently asked questions about Ceres-2 Unknown Payload

What is the launch date for Ceres-2 Unknown Payload?

It is scheduled for Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 5:35 PM CST (Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 23:35 UTC). Times are NET (no earlier than) and can change, so check this page again close to launch.

Where does Ceres-2 Unknown Payload launch from?

Launch Library 2 lists Launch Area 95A, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. That is part of Jiuquan, Inner Mongolia; T-ZERO has a viewing guide for it at /where-to-watch/jiuquan/.

Which vehicle flies Ceres-2 Unknown Payload?

Ceres-2 from Galactic Energy.

How can I watch Ceres-2 Unknown Payload?

No official webcast link is listed yet; providers usually post one shortly before launch. When a YouTube link is listed, this page can embed the official player; otherwise use the external webcast links. T-ZERO does not host the video file itself.

How long is the launch window for Ceres-2 Unknown Payload?

Launch Library 2 lists a window of 22 minutes, 23:28 UTC – 23:50 UTC.

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