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SatNet test satellite

Name: SatNet test satellite launch
Start: 2023-12-05T19:24:00+00:00
End: 2023-12-05T20:02:00+00:00
Location: South China Sea (launch location 1), Haiyang Oriental Spaceport

Smart Dragon 3China Rocket Co. Ltd.South China Sea (launch location 1)

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 · 07:24 PM UTC

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Mission Brief

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite" built by Chinese Academy of Sciences. Probable 1 test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

PayloadSatNet test satellite

OrbitPolar Orbit

CustomerChina Rocket Co. Ltd.

StagesUnknown

PadSouth China Sea (launch location 1), Haiyang Oriental Spaceport

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

South China Sea (launch location 1)

Haiyang Oriental Spaceport

Global range

Latitude: 21.283°N
Longitude: 112.000°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

07:17 PM UTC - 08:02 PM UTC

Vehicle

Smart Dragon 3

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Smart Dragon-3 is a solid fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of the state-owned CASC group built for the commercial market.

Height32 m

LEO PayloadN/A

Launches13

Successes13

Provider

China Rocket Co. Ltd.

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CHN

China Rocket Co. Ltd. is a spinoff of China’s state-owned launch vehicle manufacturer using a “commercial business model”.

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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