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Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite
Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite launched on Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC — a China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Rocket Co. Ltd.
Lifted offNET Apr 2026
NET Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 11:32 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
CommunicationsMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Smart Dragon 3 to Polar 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
SatNet test satellite
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite". Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite launch?
Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite is scheduled to lift off Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite?
Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite is an China Rocket Co. Ltd. mission flying on a Smart Dragon 3.
Where does Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite launch from?
It lifts off from South China Sea (launch location 3), Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.