What Happened
Tianlian III-01 Supports Space Station and Resource Satellites
China has launched a new data relay satellite, Tianlian III-01, to support its crewed space program and other spacecraft operations. The satellite was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan aboard a modified Long March 7 carrier rocket and successfully entered its planned orbit. The Tianlian III-01 will provide critical data relay, tracking, and control services for crewed spacecraft, including the Chinese space station, as well as resource satellites in medium and low Earth orbits. This development was reported by Chinadaily.com.cn.