CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 3C | Tianlian 1-04
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Nov 22, 2016 at 15:24 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Tianlian 1 is a Chinese data tracking and relay communications satellite series. Tianlian 1-04 is the fourth satellite in the constellation. It provides communication coverage for the crewed Shenzhou missions, from Shenzhou 7 onwards. Functionally, it is similar to the United States Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRS).
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3CMISSION
Tianlian 1-04
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6cacb23d-a31e-476c-92a8-827ddc9ff1c3
Reported date: Nov 22, 2016 at 15:24 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Long March 3C →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
14
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3C | Tianlian 1-04 launch?
The Long March 3C | Tianlian 1-04 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 3:24 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Tianlian 1-04?
The Long March 3C | Tianlian 1-04 mission uses the Long March 3C rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3C has flown 14 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3C | Tianlian 1-04 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Tianlian 1-04 going to?
The Tianlian 1-04 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Tianlian 1-04?
The Long March 3C | Tianlian 1-04 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3C | Tianlian 1-04 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 22, 2016 at 15:24 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: 6cacb23d-a31e-476c-92a8-827ddc9ff1c3
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Tianlian 1-04 was a Long March 3C mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on November 22, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.