CHINA ROCKET CO. LTD.
Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload
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Aug 5, 2026 at 02:35 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Smart Dragon 3AGENCY
China Rocket Co. Ltd.MISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Haiyang offshore launch locationLAUNCH SITE
Haiyang Oriental SpaceportCOUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d46cab82-dcf5-4d70-b698-d7bead7f638c
Reported date: Aug 5, 2026 at 02:35 UTC
Last synced: 8 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJul 30, 2026 at 05:37 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(26.6 hrs)
Jul 30, 2026 at 05:37 UTCAug 4, 2026 00:00 → Aug 5, 2026 02:35 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 | Unknown Payload launch?
The Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:35 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 11 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Smart Dragon 3 | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Haiyang offshore launch location 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
Jul 30, 2026 05:55 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 30, 2026 05:37 UTC
Launch delayed by 26.6 hours
Aug 4, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Aug 5, 2026 02:35 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 30, 2026 05:37 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 29, 2026 05:49 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jul 29, 2026 05:49 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 5, 2026 at 02:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Rocket Co. Ltd.
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 minutes ago
●Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: d46cab82-dcf5-4d70-b698-d7bead7f638c
●Spaceflight News API15 minutes ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 36.63, 121.2
Mission Profile
Unknown Payload is a Smart Dragon 3 mission operated by China Rocket Co. Ltd. set to lift off from Haiyang offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport on August 5, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a unknown mission to Unknown.