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Long March 3B/E | Tianlian 2-06
Long March 3B/E | Tianlian 2-06 launched on Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jul 2026
NET Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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The flight at a glance
Long March 3B/EVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)Pad
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 3B/E to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 3B/E ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Tianlian 2-06
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.
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What time does Long March 3B/E | Tianlian 2-06 launch?
Long March 3B/E | Tianlian 2-06 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 3B/E | Tianlian 2-06?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 3B/E | Tianlian 2-06?
Long March 3B/E | Tianlian 2-06 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 3B/E.
Where does Long March 3B/E | Tianlian 2-06 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.