Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 3

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通信技术试验卫星三号

Technology DemonstrationGEOCOSPAR 2018-110ALaunched 12/24/2018

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Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: TJS 3
Launch Vehicle: Long March 3C G2
Launch Date: 12/24/2018

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: GEO
Altitude: 35,785.5 km
Inclination: 0.05 deg
Dry Mass: 2,200 kg
Total Mass: 2,700 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type

Technology Demonstration

Payload Category

TECH?

Payload Class

D

Organizations

Operator: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC)
Manufacturer: China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)

Registry

COSPAR ID: 2018-110A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/898

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Mentions

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All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.

China’s TJS-3 (Tongxin Jishu Shiyan-3) satellite launched in 2018 released a payload of unstated purposes and the pair maneuvered in concert and carried out spoofing operations.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Nov 5, 2021An object is now orbiting alongside China’s Shijian-21 debris mitigation satellite