CHINA ROCKET CO. LTD.
Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite
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Apr 11, 2026 at 11:32 UTC
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PADSouth China Sea (launch location 3)
SITEHaiyang Oriental Spaceport →ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Officially described as “Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite”. Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Smart Dragon 3AGENCY
China Rocket Co. Ltd.MISSION
SatNet test satellite
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
South China Sea (launch location 3)
LAUNCH SITE
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 34fbbb9b-2a86-42cc-af02-6cfe1f4236f7
Reported date: Apr 11, 2026 at 11:32 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 11, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
GO → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0 hrs)
Apr 11, 2026 at 14:00 UTCApr 11, 2026 11:30 → Apr 11, 2026 11:32 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 7, 2026 at 11:39 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24.5 hrs)
Apr 7, 2026 at 11:39 UTCApr 10, 2026 11:00 → Apr 11, 2026 11:30 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Smart Dragon 3 →
MANUFACTURER
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
FLIGHTS
11
SUCCESSES
11
SUCCESS RATE
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite launch?
The Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for SatNet test satellite?
The Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite mission uses the Smart Dragon 3 rocket, manufactured by China Rocket Co. Ltd.. The Smart Dragon 3 has flown 11 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite launching from?
The launch takes place from South China Sea (launch location 3) at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.
What orbit is SatNet test satellite going to?
The SatNet test satellite mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching SatNet test satellite?
The Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite is operated by China Rocket Co. Ltd..
Can I watch the Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Apr 17, 2026 19:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 11, 2026 14:00 UTC
Launch delayed by 0 hours
Apr 11, 2026 11:30 UTC u2192 Apr 11, 2026 11:32 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 11, 2026 14:00 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 7, 2026 11:39 UTC
Launch delayed by 24.5 hours
Apr 10, 2026 11:00 UTC u2192 Apr 11, 2026 11:30 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 7, 2026 11:39 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 4, 2026 04:17 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 4, 2026 04:17 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 11, 2026 at 11:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Rocket Co. Ltd.
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 34fbbb9b-2a86-42cc-af02-6cfe1f4236f7
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Pad weather at 21.37, 112.12
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Mission Profile
SatNet test satellite was a Smart Dragon 3 mission operated by China Rocket Co. Ltd. that lifted off from South China Sea (launch location 3), Haiyang Oriental Spaceport on April 11, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Polar Orbit. The launch was a success.