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Smart Dragon 3 | OSE HS-01 & 02
Smart Dragon 3 | OSE HS-01 & 02 launched on Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC — a China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Rocket Co. Ltd.
Lifted offNET Aug 2026
NET Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Smart Dragon 3Vehicle
China Rocket Co. Ltd.Provider
Haiyang offshore launch locationPad
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportLocation
Earth ScienceMission 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
OSE HS-01 & 02
2 hyper-spectral Earth observation satellites from Chinese company STAR.VISION. Both satellites are built in corporation with foreign customers: * Lampung-1: Built in close partnership with Lampung Province, Indonesia, to accelerate marine economy growth, environmental governance, and regional industry collaboration. * Samarkand 2028: Jointly created with Uzcosmos, Uzbekistan, to support regional ecological monitoring and technological innovation.
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Frequently asked
What time does Smart Dragon 3 | OSE HS-01 & 02 launch?
Smart Dragon 3 | OSE HS-01 & 02 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Smart Dragon 3 | OSE HS-01 & 02?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Smart Dragon 3 | OSE HS-01 & 02?
Smart Dragon 3 | OSE HS-01 & 02 is an China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission flying on a Smart Dragon 3.
Where does Smart Dragon 3 | OSE HS-01 & 02 launch from?
It lifts off from Haiyang offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.