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Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Long March 3C/E: Tianlian 1-05
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.
Tuesday, 6 July 2021
Mission Data
🇨🇳China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationEst. 1999
Launch VehicleLong March 3C/E
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Vehicle Record3 of 3 launches (100%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record606 successes / 16 failures (97%)
Success Streak13 consecutive
Mission TypeCommunications
Target OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Location🇨🇳 Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China CHN
Orbital Launches This Year#66
Agency Launches This Year#21
Launches From This Pad126
Launches From This Site243
Status Note
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Launch Site
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) · 28.2455°N 102.0268°E
Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.