Long March 3C/E | Tianlian 1-05

Name: Long March 3C/E | Tianlian 1-05
Start: 2021-07-06T15:53:00Z
Location: Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: July 6, 2021 at 03:53 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Long March 3C/E
Operator: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission type: Communications