Test Flight
First launch of the new solid-fueled rocket by Chinarocket Co., Ltd., which is a commercial subsidiary of CASC. On this launch Smart Dragon 1 will also carry payloads for four private companies.
Orbital Attempt
#5,877
CHNR Mission
#1
Pad Launch
#12
Location Launch
#117
Designator
2019-052
Aug 17, 2019, 4:11 AM
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4:30 AM
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Smart Dragon-1 is a solid fuel orbital rocket designed by a subsidiary of the state-owned CASC group built for the commercial market.
Length
19.2 m
Diameter
1.2 m
Launch Mass
23 t
LEO Capacity
150 kg
SSO Capacity
150 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2019
Total Launches
1
Successful
1
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
1
Maiden flight: Aug 17, 2019
China Rocket Co. Ltd. is a spinoff of China’s state-owned launch vehicle manufacturer using a “commercial business model”.
Total Launches
12
Successful
12
Failed
0
Pending
0
Consecutive Success
12
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Aug 17, 2019, 12:11 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911