# Tianyuan 1
**Wikidata**: [Q27468544](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27468544)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tianyuan-1

## Summary
Tianyuan 1 is a Chinese spacecraft launched on June 25, 2016, aboard a Long March 7 rocket. It had a COSPAR ID of 2016-042A and experienced orbital decay in 2016.

## Key Facts
- Tianyuan 1 is a spacecraft, a vehicle designed to fly in space
- It was launched on June 25, 2016
- The spacecraft's COSPAR ID is 2016-042A
- It was launched using a Long March 7 rocket
- Tianyuan 1 experienced orbital decay in 2016
- It has 1 sitelink in the knowledge base
- Content about Tianyuan 1 exists in Latvian Wikipedia

## FAQs
### Q: What is Tianyuan 1?
A: Tianyuan 1 is a Chinese spacecraft launched on June 25, 2016, aboard a Long March 7 rocket. It had a COSPAR ID of 2016-042A.

### Q: When was Tianyuan 1 launched?
A: Tianyuan 1 was launched on June 25, 2016, using a Long March 7 rocket as its launch vehicle.

### Q: When did Tianyuan 1's orbit decay occur?
A: Tianyuan 1 experienced orbital decay in 2016, the same year it was launched.

### Q: What languages is Tianyuan 1 documented in?
A: Tianyuan 1 is documented in Latvian Wikipedia among other sources.

## Why It Matters
Tianyuan 1 represents China's continued development of space technology and exploration capabilities. As a spacecraft launched in 2016, it contributes to the growing catalog of artificial objects in orbit and the advancement of Chinese space technology. Although specific mission objectives are not detailed in the available information, Tianyuan 1 demonstrates China's ability to deploy spacecraft using its Long March rocket family, which is crucial for future space missions, scientific research, and potential commercial applications.

## Notable For
- One of the spacecraft launched by China in 2016 as part of its expanding space program
- Has the COSPAR ID 2016-042A, distinguishing it as a specific artificial space object
- Launched aboard Long March 7, a relatively modern Chinese launch vehicle
- Had a brief operational life with orbital decay occurring in the same year as its launch
- Documented in Latvian Wikipedia, showing international coverage and interest

## Body
### Basic Information
Tianyuan 1 is a spacecraft designed to operate in space. It was launched on June 25, 2016, and has the COSPAR ID 2016-042A.

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: June 25, 2016
- Launch Vehicle: Long March 7
- COSPAR ID: 2016-042A

### Current Status
- Orbit Decay: 2016
- The spacecraft experienced orbital decay in the same year it was launched

### Documentation
- Sitelink Count: 1
- Available Languages: Latvian (lv)
- It has documentation in Latvian Wikipedia

### Classification
- Class: Spacecraft
- A vehicle or machine designed to fly in space

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report