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Smart Dragon 3 | PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites
Smart Dragon 3 | PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites launched on Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 06:37 AM UTC — a China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Rocket Co. Ltd.
Lifted offNET Feb 2026
NET Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 06:37 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Smart Dragon 3Vehicle
China Rocket Co. Ltd.Provider
South China Sea (launch location 3)Pad
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
PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites
Carried 7 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit, including PRSC-EO2 (Earth observation satellite for the Pakistan government's SUPARCO) & CUHK-1. Details on other payloads to be confirmed.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Smart Dragon 3 | PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites launch?
Smart Dragon 3 | PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites is scheduled to lift off Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 06:37 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Smart Dragon 3 | PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Smart Dragon 3 | PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites?
Smart Dragon 3 | PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites is an China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission flying on a Smart Dragon 3.
Where does Smart Dragon 3 | PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites launch from?
It lifts off from South China Sea (launch location 3), Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.