Orienspace Technology successfully launched Gravity-1 on September 16, 2026, carrying nine low Earth orbit communication satellites destined for the G60 constellation. The satellites feature Ku, Q, and V band payloads designed to provide global communications coverage. The G60 constellation is operated by Shanghai Spacesail Technologies and receives financial backing from the Shanghai municipal government, representing a significant investment in China's independent space infrastructure capabilities.

The launch utilized the Gravity-1 vehicle from Haiyang Oriental Spaceport, a facility supporting China's growing commercial space sector. This mission marks another deployment in the rapid build-out of the G60 network, contributing to the operator's ambitious expansion timeline.

By 2027, the G60 constellation is targeted to reach an initial 1,296 satellites in orbit. Shanghai Spacesail Technologies has outlined long-term expansion plans to grow the constellation to 12,000 satellites, positioning it among the world's largest planned megaconstellations alongside competitors like Starlink and OneWeb. The successful Gravity-1 launch demonstrates the increasing cadence of Chinese commercial space operations and the country's commitment to developing indigenous alternatives to foreign satellite communications networks.