December 5, 2023 7:24 pm

SatNet test satellite

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Smart Dragon 3

Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
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December 5, 2023 7:24 pm

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2026-07-11 12:15:56

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.
Launch Overview
Window Open 19:17 UTC
Window Close 20:02 UTC
Lift Off Dec 5, 2023 · 19:24 UTC
Launch Facility Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Launch Pad South China Sea (launch location 1)
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” built by Chinese Academy of Sciences. Probable 1 test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

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LEO Payload

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China Rocket Co. Ltd.
South China Sea (launch location 1)
Launch Overview
Window Open 19:17 UTC
Window Close 20:02 UTC
Lift Off Dec 5, 2023 · 19:24 UTC
Launch Facility Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Launch Pad South China Sea (launch location 1)
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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