Overview
- Galactic Energy said on November 20 that an independent review found the fault location and mechanism clear, reproduced the issue in ground thermal‑vacuum tests, and validated corrective measures.
- During the November 10 mission, the fourth stage’s engine shut down early about 510 seconds into flight, preventing three payloads from reaching orbit.
- The probe found prolonged high‑temperature radiation around the 2,500 N orbit‑control engine degraded PTFE insulation on a control cable, causing a power short and premature shutdown.
- The company plans comprehensive upgrades across design, production, testing and launch processes, with some financial losses expected to be covered by launch insurance as it pursues an IPO after a RMB 2.4 billion Series D in September.
- The attempt marked China’s 72nd orbital launch of 2025 and the year’s second failure, while sector activity continued as newcomer Huosheng Aerospace announced a successful scaled hot‑fire of a 200‑ton‑class full‑flow methalox engine thrust chamber on November 21.