Lijian-1 Y18 Rocket Successfully Leaves Factory
Summary: On August 1, 2026, Galactic Energys Lijian-1 Y18 rocket successfully left the factory, preparing for its first sea launch attempt in the second half of the year.
On August 1, 2026, Galactic Energy announced that its Lijian-1 Y18 launch vehicle has successfully completed factory tests and officially left the manufacturing facility. This marks the rocket's entry into the final preparation phase before launch, with its subsequent transfer to the launch site.
According to reports, the Lijian-1 Y18 rocket is a key vehicle prepared by Galactic Energy for missions in the second half of the year. The company plans for this rocket to undertake its first sea launch attempt, representing a significant expansion and validation of the Lijian-1 rocket series' launch capabilities. Sea launches offer advantages such as high flexibility and the ability to select optimal launch points.
The Lijian-1 is one of China's larger solid-fuel launch vehicles, developed by Galactic Energy. The rocket model has successfully completed multiple launch missions, demonstrating high reliability and mission adaptability. The successful departure of the Y18 rocket from the factory lays a solid foundation for the implementation of the upcoming sea launch mission.