Tianlian I

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Tianlian also known as CTDRS, is a Chinese data relay communication satellite constellation. The constellation serves to relay data from ground stations to spacecraft and rockets, most significantly China's crewed spaceflight program. The system currently consists of ten satellites in two generations, with the first satellite being launched in 2008.

2003  Wikidata
Tian Lian 1
communications satelliteChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, China Academy of Space Technology
China Manned Space Agencyartificial satellite of the EarthDong Fang Hong 2Ekran2003

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  • China Manned Space Agency
    part of the Chinese space programme
    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    organisationorganisation1992China Manned Space AgencySwakopmund tracking station, space agency,Wikidata