LAUNCH MISSION

CHNR Smart Dragon 3 SatNet test satellite

Name: CHNR Smart Dragon 3 SatNet test satellite
Start: 2023-12-05T19:24:00.000Z
Location: South China Sea (launch location 1)

Status

Success

DATE

5 DEC 2023

LAUNCH PROVIDER

China Rocket Co. Ltd.

Launch Pad

South China Sea (launch location 1)

Description

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite" built by Chinese Academy of Sciences. Probable 1 test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

Smart Dragon 3

Rocket Description

Smart Dragon-3 is a solid fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of the state-owned CASC group built for the commercial market.

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