Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
Tianhui 1C
The Tianlian I-03 satellite is a geostationary relay satellite based on the DFH-3 bus (three-axis-stabilized telecommunications satellite platform). It is used to support real-time communications between orbiting satellites and ground control stations. This system has replaced the network of ground-based space tracking and telemetry stations and space tracking ships.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 2,462.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LC-2, Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China
Stats
2012
42nd orbital launch attempt
Long March 3
66th mission
6th mission of 2012
60th successful mission
23rd consecutive successful mission