Smart Dragon 3 — payload TBA
China Rocket Co. Ltd.'s Smart Dragon 3 is set to launch Smart Dragon 3 — payload TBA no earlier than July 2026 from Haiyang offshore launch location, Haiyang Oriental Spaceport. The countdown above is shown in your local timezone; the status updates live as the flight moves from To Be Confirmed to Go, and if it slips or scrubs. Details TBD.
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Where to watch Smart Dragon 3 — payload TBA
China Rocket Co. Ltd. carries the official webcast on its own channel. When the stream link is published we surface it here, and embed the player on launch day. For the full rundown of where every provider streams — and how to catch it in your timezone — see how to watch a rocket launch live. New to the jargon? The launch glossary explains scrub, hold, MECO and the rest.
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