Mission Overview
Zhihui Tianwang 1-01 are 2 experimental Medium Earth Orbit communication satellites in a collaboration between Tsinghua University, SAST and the Shanghai local government for communication tests, including with Chinese Antarctic research bases and other Low Earth Orbit satellites. They are China's first Medium Earth Orbit communication satellites launched.
Payloads
1
Type
Communications
Vehicle
Long March 3B/E
Window
01:33 AM UTC – 02:14 AM UTC
Rocket
CH
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China