April 11, 2026 11:32 am
SatNet test satellite
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Smart Dragon 3
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
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2026-07-18 02:36:47
Officially described as “Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite”. Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:22 UTC
Window Close
11:47 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 11, 2026 · 11:32 UTC
Launch Facility
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Launch Pad
South China Sea (launch location 3)
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Payload
SatNet test satellite
Rocket
Smart Dragon 3
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Officially described as “Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite”. Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
South China Sea (launch location 3)
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:22 UTC
Window Close
11:47 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 11, 2026 · 11:32 UTC
Launch Facility
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Launch Pad
South China Sea (launch location 3)
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Payload
SatNet test satellite
Rocket
Smart Dragon 3
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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