Tianlian 1D

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

15:24:04

Tuesday November 22, 2016

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Tianlian 1D

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Tianlian 1D, 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.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

1 Payload

2,400 kilograms

Rocket

Active
Long March 3C/E

Active Since 2014

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation logo

Agency

CASC

Price

$20.00 million

Rocket

Height: 55.64m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 8,000 kg

GTO: 3,900 kg

Liftoff Thrust

5,923 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 4.2m

Height: 9.78m

Stages

3

Strap-ons

4

Launch Site

LC-2

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China

Fastest Turnaround

18 days

Stats

Long March 3


89th

Mission

6th

Mission of 2016

2016


73rd

Orbital launch attempt