# PRC 3
**Wikidata**: [Q16321223](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16321223)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/prc-3

## Summary
PRC 3 was a Chinese spacecraft launched on July 26, 1975, aboard a Feng Bao 1 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. It represents an early milestone in the People's Republic of China's space exploration efforts.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** July 26, 1975
- **Launch Vehicle:** Feng Bao 1
- **Launch Site:** Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
- **COSPAR ID:** 1975-070A
- **National Designator (SCN):** 08053
- **Instance Of:** Spacecraft
- **Sitelink Count:** 1
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Hungarian (hu)
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch (July 26, 1975, at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center)

## FAQs
### Q: What was PRC 3?
A: PRC 3 was a spacecraft launched by the People's Republic of China on July 26, 1975.

### Q: What rocket launched PRC 3?
A: PRC 3 was launched using a Feng Bao 1 carrier rocket.

### Q: Where did PRC 3 launch from?
A: PRC 3 was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

### Q: What was the purpose of PRC 3?
A: The specific purpose or mission details of PRC 3 are not provided in the source material.

## Why It Matters
PRC 3 holds significance as one of the earliest spacecraft launches from the People's Republic of China, utilizing the domestically developed Feng B 1 rocket. Its launch on July 26, 1975, marks a point in the evolution of China's space program, demonstrating their capability to achieve orbital flight with their own launch vehicle from Jiuquan. As part of China's early efforts, it contributes to the foundational history of the nation's space activities before more sophisticated missions and launch systems became established.

## Notable For
- Being launched aboard the Feng Bao 1, a Chinese carrier rocket.
- Launching from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, a primary Chinese spaceport.
- Being designated as spacecraft PRC 3 with COSPAR ID 1975-070A.
- Having a national designator (SCN) of 08053.

## Body
### Identification
- **Entity:** PRC 3
- **Instance Of:** Spacecraft
- **COSPAR ID:** 1975-070A
- **SCN:** 08053
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/1pznmmbkb

### Mission Parameters
- **Launch Date:** July 26, 1975
- **Launch Vehicle:** Feng Bao 1
- **Launch Site:** Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on July 26, 1975, at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

### Technical & Metadata
- **Sitelink Count:** 1
- **W Languages:** Hungarian (hu)
- **Referenced Properties:** Multiple properties reference source Q6272367 (e.g., launch date, start point, launch vehicle, significant event).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report