Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3C
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC2
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y18
COSPAR Designator
2021-063
Mission
Tianlian 1-05 (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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 3C/E
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
325 (21 YTD)
Site launches
157 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
92 (3 YTD)