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Tue Jul 06 2021
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Tianlian 1-05

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RECOVERY OVERVIEW

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Rocket Details

Name:

Long March 3C/E

Description:

Long March 3C/E rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Communications
  • 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.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)