8 satellites
Smart Dragon 3
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Launch Status
Success
Rocket Launch Video
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The forecast calls for a temperature of 70°F, clear skies, 0% cloud cover and a wind speed of 4mph.
Mission
8 satellites
- Type: Technology
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Carried 8 satellites to a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit:
* Tianyi-41
* Luojia 4-01
* Fudan-1
* Tianyan-15
* Jitianxing A-01
* Xingshidai-15/21/22
Location
Haiyang Spaceport
Sea Launch
Haiyang Spaceport has witnessed the launch of 4 rockets, including 4 orbital launch attempts. While Sea Launch, has been the site for 55 rocket launches.
Rocket
China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3
Smart Dragon-3 is a solid fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of the state-owned CASC group built for the commercial market.
Agency
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
China Rocket Co. Ltd. is a spinoff of China’s state-owned launch vehicle manufacturer using a “commercial business model”.
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