LaunchesTianlian 1-05
CASCSUCCESS
Tianlian 1-05
Long March 3C/E · Communications
2021Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Mission
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.
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Mission Facts
- Provider
- CASC
- Rocket
- Long March 3C/E
- Orbit
- GTO
- Pad
- Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
- NET precision
- Year
- Data source
- LL2