China Launches Its First Telecommunications Relay Satellite for Future Shenzhou Missions
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At 23:35 April 25, 2008, China launched the Tianlian 01 relay satellite from its Xichang launch center. In a geostationary transfer orbit, the satellite will serve as a telecommunications hub between the Shenzhou 7 capsule set for launch later this year and ground control. Coverage will be enhanced from 12% to 60%.
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At 23:35 April 25, 2008, China launched the Tianlian 01 relay satellite from its Xichang launch center. In a geostationary transfer orbit, the satellite will serve as a telecommunications hub between the Shenzhou 7 capsule set for launch later this year and ground control. Coverage will be enhanced from 12% to 60%.
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