Tianlian 3-01

A Long March 7A launched from Wenchang's Launch Complex 201, carrying Tianlian-3-01 toward geostationary orbit as the first satellite in China's third-generation data-relay constellation. The relay will boost communications throughput and reduce coverage gaps for the Tiangong space station and its visiting spacecraft, on the vehicle's 17th flight.

Outcome

Success

Orbit

GTO

Geostationary transfer orbit

Payload to orbit

5 T (est.)

Flight

17th

of 18 Long March 7A flights

Date and time

29 July 2026, 11:50 UTC

Rocket

Long March 7A

Builder

CASC

Launch site

201, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

Payload

Communications

International designator

2026-172

Launches in 2026

180th of 243

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