China's Sea-Launched Smart Dragon-3 Rocket Lifts Off

China successfully launched its Smart Dragon-3 solid rocket from a floating barge at sea, marking its 10th sea launch. The rocket carried nine satellites, including the NExSat-1 for Egypt and an experimental networking satellite. Developed by China Rocket, the Smart Dragon-3 aims to increase launch frequency and payload capacity, with plans for subsequent mass production. This launch follows China's recent debut of the all-solid Gravity-1 rocket and demonstrates the nation's growing space capabilities.