Status
Success
Tianlian 1A
Launch Time
Fri Apr 25, 2008 15:35 UTC
Fri Apr 25, 2008 15:35 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
Tianlian 1A
Tianlian 1A is the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) launched by People's Republic of China, and the first satellite of Tianlian I TDRS series. The satellite has multiple roles and will especially serve China's manned spaceflight. Its first task could be for the Shenzhou 7 communication.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 2,475.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LC-2, Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China
Stats
2008
19th orbital launch attempt
Long March 3
38th mission
1st mission of 2008
33rd successful mission
24th consecutive successful mission