China launches satellite global data transfer

On the night of July 25, China successfully launched Thien Lien I-03 (Tianlian) satellite from the Xuchang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, completing the first global data forwarding satellite network. this country.

Thien Lien I-03 satellite was launched into space by Rocket-3C at 23 43 hrs Beijing time (about 22:43 Vietnamese time).

Thien Lien I-02 satellite was launched from the center of the satellite launch Tay Xuong

Satellite is developed by the Space Technology Institute of China Space Science and Technology Group.

Along with the two previously launched satellites, Thien Lien I-03 will carry out the mission of transferring global data after going into orbit and joining the system.

This third satellite is expected to improve data transition, especially the provision of measurement and control services for China's manned spacecraft as well as the construction of a space station and Lab on the universe in the future.

The system will also provide data forwarding services for China's medium and low orbits.

Previously, in April 2008 and July 2011, China in turn released two data satellites named Thien Lien I-01 and Thien Lien I-02.

The successful launch of Thien Lien I-03 satellite recorded the 166th mission of Truong Chinh rocket system.