Smart Dragon 3 | Geely Constellation Group 06
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Sept. 24, 2025, 7:47 a.m. - Sept. 24, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
Sept. 24, 2025, 7:47 a.m. - Sept. 24, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
12 LEO communications satellites for Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automotive for testing autonomous driving/inter-vehicle communication services. They also carry payloads for ocean observation.
Launch success.
Liftoff.
Updated payload information.
Delayed to September 24 per NOTAMs.
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities uncertain; probably with Geely Constellation Group 06.
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