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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulCommunicationsLong March 3C/E
Launched 2021-07-06 15:53 UTCLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Worldwide
66th
orbital launch attempt in 2021
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
21st
launch this year
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
3rd
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
33 d 23 h
since the pad's previous launch
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.
Launch Provider
Government · China · Founded 1999 · Chairman & President Lei Fanpei
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.
Launches
621
Successful
605
97%
Landings
1
of 2
Upcoming
7
scheduled
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Launch success.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Liftoff confirmed.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Launch time confirmed.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Added launch per reports of launch date.
Cosmic_Penguin
Height
55.6m
Diameter
3.4m
To low Earth orbit
8,000kg
Liftoff thrust
5,923kN
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