China Rocket Co. Ltd. Maiden Flight Smart Dragon 3
About the Maiden Flight Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
First flight of the new solid fuel powered rocket developed by CAST.
Payload consists of 14 satellites:
* Jilin-1 HR-03D 44-50
* Jilin-1 PT-01A 01
* Tianqi-7
* HEAD-2H
* CAS-5A
* Golden Bauhinia 1-05 & 06
* Huoju-1
Launch Pad & Location
Yellow Sea (launch location 4)
Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
The Yellow Sea (launch location 4) launch pad has hosted 1 rocket launches, including 1 orbital launch attempts. The Haiyang Oriental Spaceport launch site has been the location for 25 total 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.
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.
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”.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Maiden Flight launch scheduled?
The China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Maiden Flight launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Maiden Flight mission launch from?
The China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 rocket launched from Yellow Sea (launch location 4) 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 Maiden Flight mission?
The Maiden Flight 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 Maiden Flight launch?
The China Rocket Co. Ltd. Smart Dragon 3 Maiden Flight 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 Maiden Flight 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 Maiden Flight 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.