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China launches new Tianlian data relay satellite to support human spaceflight

Written by  Andrew Jones Wednesday, 26 March 2025 21:20
A Long March 3B rocket lifts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at night, sending the Tianlian-2 (04) data relay satellite into orbit. Bright flames and smoke billow from the rocket’s base as it ascends past the illuminated launch tower.

HELSINKI — China launched a new Tianlian data tracking and relay communications satellite Wednesday, adding to the country’s on-orbit infrastructure in the geostationary belt.  A Long March 3B lifted off […]

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