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Long March 7A | Tianlian 3-01
Long March 7A | Tianlian 3-01 launched on Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Jul 2026
NET Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 7AVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
201Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 7A 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 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 7A ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Tianlian 3-01
Tianlian is a Chinese data tracking and relay communications geostationary satellite series. The TL-3 (Tian Lian 3) satellites are the 3rd generation of China's geostationary orbit data relay satellite system. They will be used to support real-time communications between orbiting satellites/rockets in-flight and ground control stations. This system replaces/supplements the current network of ground-based space tracking and telemetry stations and space tracking ships.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 7A | Tianlian 3-01 launch?
Long March 7A | Tianlian 3-01 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 7A | Tianlian 3-01?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 7A | Tianlian 3-01?
Long March 7A | Tianlian 3-01 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 7A.
Where does Long March 7A | Tianlian 3-01 launch from?
It lifts off from 201, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.