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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tianlian-1 01 (TL 1A) | 2008-019A | 25.04.2008 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C | ||
| Tianlian-1 02 (TL 1B) | 2011-032A | 11.07.2011 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C | ||
| Tianlian-1 03 (TL 1C) | 2012-040A | 25.07.2012 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C | ||
| Tianlian-1 04 (TL 1D) | 2016-072A | 22.11.2016 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C/G2 | ||
| Tianlian-1 05 (TL 1E) | 2021-063A | 06.07.2021 | Xi LC-2 | CZ-3C/G2 |
Launch Sites:
- Xi = Xichang Space Center (Songlin), Sichuan, China
- Tianlian-1 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 (TL 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) [DFH-3 Bus]
- Tianlian-2 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 (TL 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F) [DFH-4 Bus]
- Tianlian-3 01 (TL 3A) [DFH-x Bus]
