# Tianlian I-05
**Wikidata**: [Q114656695](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114656695)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tianlian-i-05

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Tianlian I-05**:

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## Summary  
Tianlian I-05 is a Chinese data tracking and relay communications satellite, part of the Tianlian I series operated by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Launched in 2021, it supports space communications and tracking for China's crewed and uncrewed missions.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 6, 2021, at 15:53 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Long March 3C rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Xichang Satellite Launch Center  
- **Operator**: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation  
- **Manufacturer**: China Academy of Space Technology  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2021-063A  
- **Country**: People's Republic of China  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 49011 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Tianlian I series (data tracking and relay satellites)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Tianlian I-05?  
A: Tianlian I-05 provides data relay and tracking services for Chinese spacecraft, including crewed missions like Shenzhou and space stations.  

### Q: Who operates Tianlian I-05?  
A: It is operated by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), a state-owned space and defense contractor.  

### Q: Where was Tianlian I-05 launched from?  
A: It was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China aboard a Long March 3C rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
Tianlian I-05 plays a critical role in China's space infrastructure by enabling real-time communication with spacecraft beyond ground station visibility. This reduces data transmission delays and enhances mission control capabilities, particularly for China's growing space station program and lunar exploration initiatives. The satellite ensures continuous tracking and relay support, a necessity for long-duration missions and deep-space exploration.  

## Notable For  
- **Supporting Crewed Missions**: Vital for China's crewed spaceflight program, including the Tiangong space station.  
- **Part of a Strategic Network**: Expands China's independent space communications infrastructure, reducing reliance on foreign systems.  
- **Advanced Relay Capabilities**: Enhances China's ability to monitor and control satellites and spacecraft globally.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **July 6, 2021**, at **15:53 UTC** from the **Xichang Satellite Launch Center**.  
- Deployed into orbit by a **Long March 3C** rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Manufacturer**: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST).  
- **Operator**: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2021-063A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 49011.  

### Role in Space Communications  
- Provides **data relay** for Chinese spacecraft, including the **Tiangong space station**.  
- Ensures **continuous tracking** when ground stations are out of line-of-sight.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report