Tianlian 1-05
Long March 3C/E
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission
Tianlian 1-05
Type: Communications
Tianlian 1, 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.
Trajectory
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Location
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
187 rockets have launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China.
Rocket
Long March 3C/E – China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
- Family: Long March 3
- Length: 55.64 m
- Diameter: 3.35 m
- Launch Mass: 344 T
- Low Earth Orbit Capacity: 8000 kg
The Long March 3C/E was manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation with the first launch on 2014-10-23. Long March 3C/E has 2 successful launches and 0 failed launches with a total of 2 launches.
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation – CASC
- Type: Government
- Abbreviation: CASC
- Administration: Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
- Founded: 1999
- Launchers: Long March
- Country: CHN
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Long Live the Long March .