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TJS 11 (Tongxin Jishu Shiyan) is a Chinese geostationary militarysatellite likely with reportedly a technological mission.
The purpose is reportedly to test satellite communication technology. This may be in fact a SIGINT mission. No details are known.
The satellite was launched in February 2024.
TJS 20, TJS 23 and TJS 25 may be similar missions.
Note: TJS 11, 20 and 23 are tentatively grouped together, but may have different missions.
| Nation: | China |
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| Type / Application: | Technology, communications, SIGINT ? |
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| Contractors: | CAST |
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| Propulsion: | ? |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
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| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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| TJS 11 | 2024-037A | 23.02.2024 | We LC-101 | CZ-5 | ||
| TJS 20 | 2025-238A | 23.10.2025 | We LC-101 | CZ-5 | ||
| TJS 23 | 2025-306A | 20.12.2025 | We LC-101 | CZ-5 | ||
| TJS 25 | 2026-129A | 11.06.2026 | We LC-101 | CZ-5 |
Launch Sites:
- We = Wenchang Space Launch Center (WSLC), Hainan, China
Further TJS missions:
