At 11:06, Feb 3, 2024, Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) launch vehicle successfully delivered 9 satellites, including NExSat-1 for the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), from waters off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province.

CGWIC, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), is the prime contractor for launch services of EgSA's NExSat-1. NExSat-1, the first of EgSA's National Experimental Satellite (NExSat) Series, is a remote sensing microsatellite aims to localize satellites technology in Egypt.

SD-3 launch vehicle is a 4-stage solid propellant launch vehicle, which is designed and manufactured by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). SD-3 launch vehicle is a commercial launch vehicle focused on the growing market demand for satellite constellations. It has the advantages of offering clients more flexible, cost-effective launch services, and also with a shorter preparation period and a faster response for launches. This mission is the 3rd launch of SD-3 launch vehicle.

CGWIC is a commercial organization authorized by the Chinese government to provide commercial launch services, satellite systems and to carry out space technology cooperation. With the support of CASC, CGWIC can provide fast, stable, and reliable "one-stop" quality services to both international and domestic customers by introducing the "Long March Express" launch services brand.

Since CGWIC entered the international market in the 1990s, it has completed 82 commercial launch missions for 72 international and 130 domestic satellites. In addition, CGWIC has conducted 48 rideshare missions, sending 28 international payloads and 119 domestic payloads into orbits.