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Tianlian 1-04
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3C
GTOorbit
Tianlian 1 is a Chinese data tracking and relay communications satellite series. Tianlian 1-04 is the fourth satellite in the constellation. It provides communication coverage for the crewed Shenzhou missions, from Shenzhou 7 onwards. Functionally, it is similar to the United States Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRS).
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,603
CASC Mission
#187
Pad Launch
#65
Location Launch
#99
Designator
2016-072
Launch Window
NET
Nov 22, 2016, 3:24 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:18 PM
Window Open
3:51 PM
Window Close
Long March 3C Specs
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2008
Fastest Turnaround
1mo
Total Launches
14
Successful
14
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
14
Maiden flight: Apr 25, 2008
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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 manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Nov 22, 2016, 11:24 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266