6 July 2021, 15:53 UTC

Tianlian 1-05

Long March 3C/EXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Drawing of the Long March 3C/E for Tianlian 1-05

Launched from Xichang, this Long March 3C placed a Tianlian-1 data-relay and tracking satellite into geostationary orbit, supporting communications for China's Shenzhou 12 crew aboard the Tiangong space station.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: GTO; Geostationary transfer orbit
Payload to orbit: 2.5 T (est.)
Flight: 2nd; of 3 Long March 3C/E flights

Date and time: 6 July 2021, 15:53 UTC
Rocket: Long March 3C/E
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Communications
International designator: 2021-063
Launches in 2021: 66th of 146

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