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Smart Dragon 3: SatNet test satellite
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite". Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Saturday, 11 April 202611:32 UTC
Mission Data
🇨🇳China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Launch VehicleSmart Dragon 3
Vehicle FamilySmart Dragon
Vehicle Record12 of 12 launches (100%)
Provider TypeCommercial
Agency Record13 successes / 0 failures (100%)
Success Streak13 consecutive
Mission TypeCommunications
Target OrbitPolar Orbit
Launch PadSouth China Sea (launch location 3)
Location🇨🇳 Haiyang Oriental Spaceport CHN
Orbital Launches This Year#83
Agency Launches This Year#3
Launches From This Pad2
Launches From This Site29
Status Note
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
About Smart Dragon 3
Smart Dragon-3 is a solid fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of the state-owned CASC group built for the commercial market.
Launch Site
South China Sea (launch location 3) · 21.3667°N 112.1167°E
Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.