China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Tianlian 2-06

Success

Long March 3B/E

T-minus to liftoff

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Thursday July 23 2026, 12:00:00 UTC

StatusSuccess

VehicleLong March 3B/E

OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit

PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)

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Mission

Tianlian is a Chinese data tracking and relay communications geostationary satellite series. The TL 2 (Tian Lian 2) satellites represent the second generation of this relay satellite network, and is based on the DFH-4 Bus, a three-axis-stabilized telecommunications satellite platform. TL 2 will be used to support real-time communications between orbiting satellites and ground control stations. This system will replace the current network of ground-based space tracking and telemetry stations and space tracking ships.

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 3B/E

OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit

PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)

SiteXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

WindowThursday July 23 2026, 11:52:00 UTC→Thursday July 23 2026, 12:54:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March

Height56.3 m

Diameter3.4 m

Stages3

ReusableNo

LEO capacity12,000 kg

Track record76/78 successful

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Tianlian 2-06

Success

Long March 3B/E

T-minus to liftoff

-

00

HOURS

:

00

MINUTES

:

00

SECONDS

Thursday July 23 2026, 12:00:00 UTC

StatusSuccess

VehicleLong March 3B/E

OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit

PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Launch CodexDossier

Every source for this mission in one place — news, social, references, notes & the exact timeline.

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Acquiring satellite view…

General trajectory

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launching

East

96° · E

28.246, 102.027

Orbital elements (TLE)

2 element sets

Orbit

Apogee35,820 km

Perigee128 km

Period630.3 min

Inclination28.07°

Launch heading 96° · E from Tianlian 2-06 PO.

Parking orbitTianlian 2-06 PO› conelow

1 70150U 26169A 26204.50694444 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997

2 70150 28.0680 122.7942 0223281 194.8871 285.0000 16.00984975 06

OrbitTianlian 2-06low

1 70150U 26169A 26204.51734954 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999

2 70150 28.0680 122.7941 7328142 179.2138 000.0000 02.28448474 06

Pre-launch TLEs from Dillon's Space Page. Estimated before flight — the real orbit is confirmed post-launch.

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Mission

Tianlian is a Chinese data tracking and relay communications geostationary satellite series. The TL 2 (Tian Lian 2) satellites represent the second generation of this relay satellite network, and is based on the DFH-4 Bus, a three-axis-stabilized telecommunications satellite platform. TL 2 will be used to support real-time communications between orbiting satellites and ground control stations. This system will replace the current network of ground-based space tracking and telemetry stations and space tracking ships.

Launch intel

Jellyfish potentialMap & details →

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Hazards (2)All areas →Download pack

P3498/26deorbitJul 23, 11:55Z – Jul 23, 13:00Z
P3498/26 NOTAMN Q)RJJJ/QXXXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/2208N12739E029 A)RJJJ B)2607231155 C)2607231300 E)DUE TO AN AEROSPACE FLIGHT ACTIVITY, THE FLIGHT SAFETY OF THE AIRCRAFT IN FOLLOWING AREA MAY BE AFFECTED THRU JUL 23 2026,1155-1300 AREA: 2206N12810E - 2225N12714E - 2210N12708E - 2151N12804E - 2206N12810E ALTITUDE: SFC - UNL RMK:ATC WILL NOT CLEAR IFR FLT THRU THIS AREA FOR THE FLIGHT SAFETY F)SFC G)UNL
Hazard card →
Q1725/26deorbitJul 23, 11:55Z – Jul 23, 13:00Z
Q1725/26 NOTAMN Q)RJJJ/QARCH/IV/BO/E/000/999/3310N14118E999 A)RJJJ B)2607231155 C)2607231300 E)ALTN RTE ARE ESTABLISHED DUE TO AN AEROSPACE FLIGHT ACTIVITY. 1.FLT PLANNED RTE IS REQ TO BE FILED AS FLW TUNTO - A590 - GURAG (FOR RNP10) ALTN RTE: TUNTO - 2130N12830E - GURAG (FOR NON RNP10) ALTN RTE: TUNTO - 2200N12910E - 2100N12845E 2.SEE NOTAM RJAAYNYX P3498/26 F)SFC G)UNL

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 3B/E

OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit

PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)

SiteXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

WindowThursday July 23 2026, 11:52:00 UTC→Thursday July 23 2026, 12:54:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March

Height56.3 m

Diameter3.4 m

Stages3

ReusableNo

LEO capacity12,000 kg

Track record76/78 successful

Launch CodexDossier

Every source for this mission in one place — news, social, references, notes & the exact timeline.

Explore

Launch intel

Jellyfish potentialMap & details →

Vivid

Hazards (2)All areas →Download pack

P3498/26deorbitJul 23, 11:55Z – Jul 23, 13:00Z
P3498/26 NOTAMN Q)RJJJ/QXXXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/2208N12739E029 A)RJJJ B)2607231155 C)2607231300 E)DUE TO AN AEROSPACE FLIGHT ACTIVITY, THE FLIGHT SAFETY OF THE AIRCRAFT IN FOLLOWING AREA MAY BE AFFECTED THRU JUL 23 2026,1155-1300 AREA: 2206N12810E - 2225N12714E - 2210N12708E - 2151N12804E - 2206N12810E ALTITUDE: SFC - UNL RMK:ATC WILL NOT CLEAR IFR FLT THRU THIS AREA FOR THE FLIGHT SAFETY F)SFC G)UNL
Hazard card →
Q1725/26deorbitJul 23, 11:55Z – Jul 23, 13:00Z
Q1725/26 NOTAMN Q)RJJJ/QARCH/IV/BO/E/000/999/3310N14118E999 A)RJJJ B)2607231155 C)2607231300 E)ALTN RTE ARE ESTABLISHED DUE TO AN AEROSPACE FLIGHT ACTIVITY. 1.FLT PLANNED RTE IS REQ TO BE FILED AS FLW TUNTO - A590 - GURAG (FOR RNP10) ALTN RTE: TUNTO - 2130N12830E - GURAG (FOR NON RNP10) ALTN RTE: TUNTO - 2200N12910E - 2100N12845E 2.SEE NOTAM RJAAYNYX P3498/26 F)SFC G)UNL

Hazard card →

Acquiring satellite view…

General trajectory

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launching

East

96° · E

28.246, 102.027

Orbital elements (TLE)

2 element sets

Orbit

Apogee35,820 km

Perigee128 km

Period630.3 min

Inclination28.07°

Launch heading 96° · E from Tianlian 2-06 PO.

Parking orbitTianlian 2-06 PO› conelow

1 70150U 26169A 26204.50694444 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997

2 70150 28.0680 122.7942 0223281 194.8871 285.0000 16.00984975 06

OrbitTianlian 2-06low

1 70150U 26169A 26204.51734954 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999

2 70150 28.0680 122.7941 7328142 179.2138 000.0000 02.28448474 06

Pre-launch TLEs from Dillon's Space Page. Estimated before flight — the real orbit is confirmed post-launch.