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China's Smart Dragon-3 Rocket Launches 10 Satellites in Historic Mission

1/14/2025

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On January 13, 2025, China achieved a remarkable milestone by launching the Smart Dragon-3 rocket from Haiyang, Shandong Province. This historic mission successfully deployed 10 CentiSpace 01 satellites into low-Earth orbit, showcasing the rocket's strength in challenging winter weather while carrying its heaviest payload yet at 1,600 kg.

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On January 13, 2025, China achieved a remarkable milestone by launching the Smart Dragon-3 rocket from Haiyang, Shandong Province. This historic mission successfully deployed 10 CentiSpace 01 satellites into low-Earth orbit, showcasing the rocket's strength in challenging winter weather while carrying its heaviest payload yet at 1,600 kg.