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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 3B/E
Tianlian 2-04
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StatusSuccess
VehicleLong March 3B/E
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
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Mission
Tianlian is a Chinese data tracking and relay communications geostationary satellite series. The TL 2 (Tian Lian 2) satellites represent the second generation of this relay satellite network, and is based on the DFH-4 Bus, a 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.
Quick facts
VehicleLong March 3B/E
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SiteXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
WindowMar 26, 15:45:00 UTC→Mar 26, 16:20:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyLong March