China Rocket Co. Ltd. Geely Constellation Group 06 Smart Dragon 3
About the Geely Constellation Group 06 Mission
| Type | Communications |
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| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
12 LEO communications satellites for Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automotive for testing autonomous driving/inter-vehicle communication services. They also carry payloads for ocean observation.
Launch Pad & Location
Rizhao offshore launch location
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
| Launches | 7 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 7 |
| Total Launches | 25 |
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.
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.
| Length | 32.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.6 m |
| Launch Mass | 140.0 T |
| SSO Capacity | 1,500 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 12/9/2022 |
Learn more about the China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Rocket
About China Rocket Co. Ltd.
China Rocket Co. Ltd. is a spinoff of China’s state-owned launch vehicle manufacturer using a “commercial business model”.
| Total Launches | 12 |
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| Successful | 12 |
| Consecutive Success | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Geely Constellation Group 06 launch scheduled?
The China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Geely Constellation Group 06 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Geely Constellation Group 06 mission 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 06 mission?
The Geely Constellation Group 06 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 the China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Geely Constellation Group 06 launch?
The China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Geely Constellation Group 06 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 China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Geely Constellation Group 06 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Geely Constellation Group 06 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official China Rocket Co. Ltd. live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
Last Updated
Last Updated:
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Launch success.
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Liftoff.
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Updated payload information.
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Delayed to September 24 per NOTAMs.
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities uncertain; probably with Geely Constellation Group 06.