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Tianlian 1-05
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3C/E
GTOorbit
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, July 6, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,103
CASC Mission
#325
Pad Launch
#92
Location Launch
#157
Designator
2021-063
Launch Window
NET
Jul 6, 2021, 3:53 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:42 PM
Window Open
4:17 PM
Window Close
Long March 3C/E Specs
Length
55.64 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
344 t
Thrust
5,923 kN
LEO Capacity
8,000 kg
GTO Capacity
3,900 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2014
Fastest Turnaround
3y 10mo
Total Launches
3
Successful
3
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
3
Maiden flight: Oct 23, 2014
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
Jul 6, 2021, 11:53 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266