9 satellites
Smart Dragon 3
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission
9 satellites
- Type: Technology
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Carried 9 satellites to Sun-synchronous orbit:
* DRO-L
* Zhixing-2A (SmartSat-2A)
* DongFangHuiYan-GF01
* WeiHai-1-01/02
* XingShiDai-18/19/20
* NEXSAT-1
Location
Bo Run Jiu Zhou mobile launch platform
Sea Launch
Bo Run Jiu Zhou mobile launch platform has witnessed the launch of 3 rockets, including 3 orbital launch attempts, while Sea Launch, has been the site for 49 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 Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
