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Tianlian 1-05

Long March 3C/EChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 · 03:53 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Long March 3C/E

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Height55.6 m
LEO Payload8,000 kg
Launches612
Successes589

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...

Mission Brief

Tianlian 1, also known as Tian Lian 1, TL-1, and CTDRS-1 is a Chinese data tracking and relay communications satellite series. Based on the DFH-3 satellite bus, it will provide communication coverage for manned Shenzhou missions, from Shenzhou 7 onwards. Functionally, it is similar to the United States Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System.

PayloadTianlian 1-05
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages3
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.246°N
Longitude
102.027°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

03:42 PM UTC - 04:17 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.