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Saturday April 11 2026, 11:32:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleSmart Dragon 3
OrbitPolar Orbit
PadSouth China Sea (launch location 3)
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Mission
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite". Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Quick facts
VehicleSmart Dragon 3
OrbitPolar Orbit
PadSouth China Sea (launch location 3)
SiteHaiyang Oriental Spaceport
WindowSaturday April 11 2026, 11:22:00 UTC→Saturday April 11 2026, 11:47:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilySmart Dragon
Height32 m
Diameter2.6 m
ReusableNo
Track record11/11 successful