Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite

China Rocket Co. Ltd. flew Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite on a Smart Dragon 3 out of Haiyang Oriental Spaceport, placing its payload in PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Smart Dragon 3
Launch site
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Launch pad
South China Sea (launch location 1)
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-12-05T19:24:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Smart Dragon 3 roars off the pad at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in PO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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