TL 1A [CCTV]
The TL 1 (Tian Lian 1) satellite is a geostationary relay satellite based on the DFH-3 Bus (three-axis-stabilized telecommunications satellite platform).
TL 1 are used to support real-time communications between orbiting satellites and ground control stations. This system replaced the earlier network of ground-based space tracking and telemetry stations and space tracking ships.
TL 1 represents the first generation of this new network. Later satellites will be of more advanced larger design.
Tian Lian-1A, launched on 25 April 2008, is positioned at 77° East. The second satellite, Tian Lian-1B was launched on 11 July 2011 and is positioned at 176.77° East. On 25 July 2012 Tian Lian-1C China completed global coverage for its tracking and data relay system. Tian Lian-1D was launched in November 2016. The last satellite, Tian Lian-1E, was launched in July 2021.
Nation: | China |
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Type / Application: | Communication |
Operator: | |
Contractors: | CAST |
Equipment: | |
Configuration: | DFH-3 Bus |
Propulsion: | ? |
Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | 8 years |
Mass: | 2100 kg ? |
Orbit: | GEO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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TL 1A | 2008-019A | 25.04.2008 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C | ||
TL 1B | 2011-032A | 11.07.2011 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C | ||
TL 1C | 2012-040A | 25.07.2012 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C | ||
TL 1D | 2016-072A | 22.11.2016 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C/G2 | ||
TL 1E | 2021-063A | 06.07.2021 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C/G2 |