Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload

Mission Status

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

Mission Updates

14 gen, 01:57 Cosmic_Penguin

NET January 25 per new NOTAM, to be confirmed.

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7 gen, 01:56 Cosmic_Penguin

NET January 20 per new NOTAMs, to be confirmed.

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27 dic, 19:38 Cosmic_Penguin

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

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25 dic, 13:26 Cosmic_Penguin

Delayed to December 29 per new NOTAMs.

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22 dic, 15:53 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload identity uncertain.

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Mission Details

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

Tipo Missione Unknown
Orbita Unknown
Launch Window 04:00 - 10:00

Rocket Configuration

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.