Nebula-1

Xingyun-1 星云一号

Mission Profile

Nebula-1 (Xingyun-1, 星云一号) is a Chinese two-stage small launch vehicle under development, targeting its first orbital flight in 2026 to serve the rapidly growing commercial small satellite market. Designed for small satellite constellation deployment and rideshare missions, it represents the broader wave of commercial launch vehicle development emerging from China's new space sector. The Nebula-1 aims to offer competitive pricing and dedicated launch slots for domestic and international small satellite operators seeking alternatives to larger, more expensive orbital launch providers.