To Be Confirmed January 25, 2026 at 06:30 AM UTC

Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload

China Rocket Co. Ltd.

Mission Status

Awaiting official confirmation - current date is known with some certainty.

Jan 14, 01:57 AM Cosmic_Penguin

NET January 25 per new NOTAM, to be confirmed.

Jan 7, 01:56 AM Cosmic_Penguin

NET January 20 per new NOTAMs, to be confirmed.

Dec 27, 07:38 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Launch apparently delayed with launch ship observed to have left its launch location, to be confirmed.

Dec 25, 01:26 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Delayed to December 29 per new NOTAMs.

Dec 22, 03:53 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identity uncertain.

Possibly an Earth observation satellite for the Pakistan government's SUPARCO, details TBD.

Mission Type Unknown

Orbit Unknown

Launch Window 04:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Name Smart Dragon 3

Manufacturer China Rocket Co. Ltd.

Height 32 m

Diameter 2.64 m

Maiden Flight 2022-12-09

Success Rate 8/8 (100%)

Smart Dragon-3 is a solid fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of the state-owned CASC group built for the commercial market.