SatNet test satellite
Smart Dragon 3
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Launch Status
Success Mission
SatNet test satellite
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
Officially described as “Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)” built by Chinese Academy of Sciences. Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
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 53 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”.
