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Smart Dragon 3 | 9 satellites
Smart Dragon 3 | 9 satellites launched on Sat, Feb 3, 2024, 03:06 AM UTC — a China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Rocket Co. Ltd.
Lifted offNET Feb 2024
NET Sat, Feb 3, 2024, 03:06 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Smart Dragon 3Vehicle
China Rocket Co. Ltd.Provider
South China Sea (launch location 2)Pad
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportLocation
TechnologyMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Smart Dragon 3 to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Smart Dragon 3 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
9 satellites
Carried 9 satellites to Sun-synchronous orbit: * DRO-L * Zhixing-2A (SmartSat-2A) * DongFangHuiYan-GF01 * WeiHai-1-01/02 * XingShiDai-18/19/20 * NEXSAT-1
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Frequently asked
What time does Smart Dragon 3 | 9 satellites launch?
Smart Dragon 3 | 9 satellites is scheduled to lift off Sat, Feb 3, 2024, 03:06 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Smart Dragon 3 | 9 satellites?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Smart Dragon 3 | 9 satellites?
Smart Dragon 3 | 9 satellites is an China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission flying on a Smart Dragon 3.
Where does Smart Dragon 3 | 9 satellites launch from?
It lifts off from South China Sea (launch location 2), Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.