Tianlian 1-02

Launched Tianlian-1 02, China's second data-relay satellite, from Xichang, expanding near-real-time communications coverage between ground control and China's crewed spacecraft and other satellites.

Outcome

Success

Payload to orbit

2.5 T (est.)

Flight

7th

of 14 Long March 3C flights

Date and time

11 July 2011, 15:41 UTC

Rocket

Long March 3C

Builder

CASC

Launch site

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Unknown

International designator

2011-032

Launches in 2011

33rd of 84

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