Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite

Name: Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite
Start: 2026-04-11T11:32:00Z
End: 2026-04-11T11:47:00Z
Location: Haiyang Oriental Spaceport

LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL

> MISSION DATA

DATESaturday, April 11, 2026

TIME11:32 AM UTC

PROVIDERChina Rocket Co. Ltd.

ROCKETSmart Dragon 3

PADSouth China Sea (launch location 3)

LOCATIONHaiyang Oriental Spaceport

ORBITPolar Orbit

> MISSION BRIEFING // COMMUNICATIONS

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite". Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

> SCHEDULE & SOURCE

Source-reported status: Launch Successful. The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Launch window: 2026-04-11 11:22:00 UTC — 2026-04-11 11:47:00 UTC.

Dates and windows may change. Passing the scheduled time does not confirm a launch outcome.

Launch data from The Space Devs

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