Jielong 3

Status

Success

SatNet test satellite

Launch Time
Tue Dec 05, 2023 19:24 UTC

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Rocket

Jielong 3

Image Credit: CASC

Chinarocket

Status: Active

Payload to LEO: 1,500 kg

Stages: 4

Strap-ons: 0

Rocket Height: 31.0 m

Fairing Diameter: 3.35 m

Details

Mission Details

SatNet test satellite

Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" built by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.

Payloads: 1

Polar Orbit

Location

Bo Run Jiu Zhou Barge (Area 1), China Coastal Waters

Stats

2023

199th orbital launch attempt

2nd mission

1st mission of 2023

2nd successful mission