Tianlian I-01
| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | CASC |
| COSPAR ID | 2008-019A |
| SATCAT no. | 32779 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Tianlian I |
| Bus | DFH-3 |
| Manufacturer | CAST |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 25 April 2008, 15:35:11 UTC |
| Rocket | Chang Zheng 3C |
| Launch site | Xichang LC-2 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
| Longitude | 80.4° east |
| Perigee | 35,638 kilometres (22,144 mi) |
| Apogee | 35,949 kilometres (22,338 mi) |
| Inclination | 1.03 degrees |
| Period | 1436.14 minutes |
| Epoch | 23 January 2015, 21:35:31 UTC |
Tianlian I-01 (Simplified Chinese: 天链一号01星, Traditional Chinese: 天鏈一號01星) is the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) launched by People's Republic of China, and the first satellite of Tianlian I TDRS series.
The satellite has multiple roles and will especially serve for China's manned spaceflight. Its first task could be for the Shenzhou 7 communication.
The satellite was launched successfully by the Long March 3C rocket in Xichang Satellite Launch Centre at local time 23:35 April 25, 2008. It was the 105th launch of the Long March Rocket Family.
The rocket had 3 stages, 2 roll boosters, a 55 m height; and was liquid-fueled. Its initial weight was ~343 t.
00:00 April 26, 2008, the Xi'an Satellite Control Centre received the feedback signal, which showed the satellite accurately entered its predesigned orbit.
08:25 GMT April 30, 2008, the satellite was announced to be successfully set at E. 77 degrees over the equator.
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