Smart Dragon 3 | SatNet test satellite
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Dec. 5, 2023, 7:17 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2023, 8:02 p.m.
Dec. 5, 2023, 7:17 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2023, 8:02 p.m.
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" built by Chinese Academy of Sciences. Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Launch success.
Added launch per NOTAMs.
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