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Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 04
Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 04 launched on Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 04:31 PM UTC — a China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Rocket Co. Ltd.
Lifted offNET Aug 2025
NET Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 04:31 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Smart Dragon 3Vehicle
China Rocket Co. Ltd.Provider
Rizhao offshore launch locationPad
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Smart Dragon 3 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Smart Dragon 3 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Geely Constellation Group 04
11 LEO communications satellites for Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automotive for testing autonomous driving/inter-vehicle communication services. They also carry payloads for ocean observation.
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Frequently asked
What time does Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 04 launch?
Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 04 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 04:31 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 04?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 04?
Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 04 is an China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission flying on a Smart Dragon 3.
Where does Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 04 launch from?
It lifts off from Rizhao offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.