SatNet test satellite

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

19:24:00

Tuesday December 5, 2023

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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.

Polar Orbit

1 Payload

Rocket

Active
Jielong 3

Active Since 2022

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation logo

Manufacturer

CASC

Rocket

Height: 31m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 1,500 kg

Fairing

Diameter: 3.35m

Stages

4

Launch Site

Bo Run Jiu Zhou Barge (Area 1)

China Coastal Waters

Fastest Turnaround

20 days 3 hours

Stats

Jielong 3


2nd

Mission

1st

Mission of 2023

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation


3rd

Mission

1st

Mission of 2023

2023


199th

Orbital launch attempt