China launches satellite for mobile telecom Tiantong-01

Q.  China on August 6, 2016 announced the launch of its first satellite for mobile telecom. What is it called?

- Published on 09 Aug 16

a. Tiantong-01
b. Tiantong-02
c. Tiantong-3
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Tiantong-01
 
China on 6th August 2016 launched the first satellite for mobile telecom Tiantong-01.
  • This is a satellite launched from SW China’s Xinchang Satellite Launch Centre with the Long March 3B carrier rocket
  • More geostationary satellites will be sent into orbit for the system
  • This is the first satellite of the homemade satellite mobile telecom system of China and it is designed by China Academy of Space Technology.
  • It will be operated by China Telecom.
  • It will establish a mobile network with ground facilities, providing services for China, the Middle East, Africa and other areas.
  • It was the 232nd flight of the Long March series carrier rockets, and the 36th launch of the Long March-3B.
  • The three-stage Long March 3B rocket is currently the most powerful Chinese booster in service.

Related Content

➨ Post your comment / Share knowledge


Enter the code shown above:

(Note: If you cannot read the numbers in the above image, reload the page to generate a new one.)
▲