Smart Dragon 3
SuccessPRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites · China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Launch time (NET)
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026, 06:37 UTC
Launch window
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026, 06:26 UTC – Thursday, Feb 12, 2026, 06:47 UTC
Provider
China Rocket Co. Ltd.
Rocket
Launch pad
South China Sea (launch location 3), Haiyang Oriental Spaceport · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
PRSC-EO2 & 6 satellites
Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Carried 7 satellites to sun-synchronous orbit, including PRSC-EO2 (Earth observation satellite for the Pakistan government's SUPARCO) & CUHK-1. Details on other payloads to be confirmed.
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