32779 - TIANLIAN I (CTDRS-1)

Tianlian 1 is the first data-relay satellite of China (PRC) that was launched by a Long March 3C rocket from Xichang satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province at 15:35 UT on 25 April 2008. Its operation was activated with the launch of the manned Shenzhou 7 mission in 2008. It covers about 50% of Shenzhou 7 orbit, rather than the coverage of 12% without the relay.

Alternate Names

CTDRS

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-04-25
Launch Vehicle: Long March 3C
Launch Site: Xichang, Peoples Republic of China