Geely Constellation Group 04
Smart Dragon 3
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Rocket Launch Video
Mission
Geely Constellation Group 04
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
11 LEO communications satellites for Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automotive for testing autonomous driving/inter-vehicle communication services. They also carry payloads for ocean observation.
Location
Rizhao offshore launch location
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
Rizhao offshore launch location has witnessed the launch of 7 rockets, including 7 orbital launch attempts. While Haiyang Oriental Spaceport, has been the site for 23 rocket launches.
Chinese orbital launch vehicle launches supporting sea port located at Haiyang, Shandong Province, with dedicated piers and rocket/payload processing facilities for Chinese launch vehicles’ sea launches, and (as part of its expansion project) land based launch pads on artificial islands for various test vehicles and launch vehicles of private and government launch services providers.
In operation as a remote base of Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center since 2019.
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”.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Smart Dragon 3 launch scheduled?
The China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 launch carrying the Geely Constellation Group 04 mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Smart Dragon 3 launch video?
You can watch the China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Smart Dragon 3 launch from?
The China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 rocket launched from Rizhao offshore launch location at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport. Chinese orbital launch vehicle launches supporting sea port located at Haiyang, Shandong Province, with dedicated piers and rocket/payload processing facilities for Chinese launch vehicles’ sea launches, and (as part of its expansion project) land based launch pads on artificial islands for various test vehicles and launch vehicles of private and government launch services providers. <br> <br>In operation as a remote base of Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center since 2019.
What rocket was used for the Geely Constellation Group 04 mission?
The Geely Constellation Group 04 mission launched aboard a China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 rocket. Smart Dragon-3 is a solid fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of the state-owned CASC group built for the commercial market. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Smart Dragon 3 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the launch is delayed?
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