Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
Tianlian-2-01
The TL 2 (Tian Lian 2) satellite is a geostationary relay satellite based on the DFH-4 Bus (three-axis-stabilized telecommunications satellite platform).
TL 2 will be used to support real-time communications between orbiting satellites and ground control stations. This system will replace the current network of ground-based space tracking and telemetry stations and space tracking ships.
TL 2 represents the second generation of this relay satellite network.
Payloads: 1
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LC-2, Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China
Stats
2019
20th orbital launch attempt
Long March 3
112th mission
3rd mission of 2019
105th successful mission
19th consecutive successful mission