MISSION OVERVIEW
Details TBD.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Smart Dragon 3AGENCY
China Rocket Co. Ltd.MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
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 11:30 UTC
Last synced: 23 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
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
10
SUCCESSES
10
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 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload mission uses the Smart Dragon 3 rocket, manufactured by China Rocket Co. Ltd.. The Smart Dragon 3 has flown 10 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from South China Sea (launch location 3) at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport.
What orbit is Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload is operated by China Rocket Co. Ltd..
Can I watch the Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload 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 11, 2026 10:59 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated 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 11:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Rocket Co. Ltd.
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 23 seconds ago
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Launch ID: 34fbbb9b-2a86-42cc-af02-6cfe1f4236f7
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●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 21.37, 112.12
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