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Tongxin Jishu Shiyan


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2025 May 16
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The table lists all launches by China under the name TJS.

2015-046
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2015 Sep 12, 15:04
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 1 (Communication Technology Test 1, TJS 1)
2015-046A
40892
in space
Reportedly a communications test satellite although its precise purpose has not been disclosed and indicationsare that it may carry missile early warning detectors.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
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apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
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ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2015 Sep 13, 06:28243870.7305    19535823631.7027.10180
2015 Sep 23, 15:31421640.0002    35776357951436.050.18260155°.0 E
2023 Feb 12, 21:35421670.0002    35780357971436.210.0975154°.7 E


2017-001
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2017 Jan 5, 15:18
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 2 (Communication Technology Test 2, TJS 2)
2017-001A
41911
in space
Chinese satellite described as being for communications experiments. May actually be a military Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) satellite.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2017 Jan 6, 03:38243810.7301    20335802631.4427.47180
2017 Jan 16, 22:19421640.0002    35779357931436.061.00119107°.5 E
2023 Feb 13, 02:29421640.0004    35771358011436.070.1514766°.5 E
CZ 3B fourth stage
2017-001B
41912
Re-entered - 2020 Jan 21
Life 1111 days
Launched TJS 2.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2017 Jan 5, 20:49236290.7231    16434338602.4727.46179


2018-110
CZ 3C
Xichang Space Centre
2018 Dec 24, 16:53
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 3 (Communication Technology Test 3, TJS 3)
2018-110A
43874
in space
Probably military in nature and maybe intended for signals intelligence gathering (SIGINT). Initially in co-orbit with TJS-3 payload 2 and was probably attached to it on arrival at their original GEO station. Commenced eastward drift 2019 May 20 to begin a stop-start journey around the geosynchronous belt. From 2019 Sep - Dec, it stopped alongside Shijian 13 (42662/2017-018A) at 111° east, then 2020 Feb - 2021 Aug it was co-located with Shijian 20 (44910/2019-097A) at 88° east before commencing a westward drift. 2021 Oct it settled near 59° east alongside 2018-110C from where it had originally departed, remaining there until 2022 Jul 5. Continued to follow GEO belt and made further stops 2022 Sep 13 at 88° east near USA 233 (38070/2012-003A)) and 2023 Feb 8 at 137°.5 east near USA 298 (45465/2020-022B).

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2018 Dec 24, 22:36243740.7309    18035811631.1728.48179
2018 Dec 31, 14:55421650.0002    35778357951436.090.1132058°.9 E
2019 May 20, 19:46421660.0001    35783357921436.140.046859°.0 E
2019 May 21, 18:44419680.0003    35577356011426.030.0643
2019 Jun 29, 14:35420060.0003    35615356401427.970.06284
2019 Jul 6, 16:42421650.0003    35774358001436.130.04324173°.1 E
2020 Aug 3, 21:28421640.0007    35755358171436.070.06299173°.0 E
2020 Aug 4, 16:48422630.0002    35877358921441.110.05289
2020 Aug 20, 20:43422650.0001    35881358931441.230.0341
2020 Sep 20, 18:09422690.0002    35882358991441.420.1095
2020 Sep 22, 13:20421660.0000    35786357901436.150.10147110°.7 E
2020 Dec 18, 00:42421660.0000    35786357901436.160.0998110°.8 E
2020 Dec 18, 20:35422160.0000    35836358391438.700.08101110°.4 E
2021 Jan 21, 02:23422190.0002    35835358481438.890.0417187°.8 E
2021 Jan 22, 14:56421640.0002    35779357921436.050.0318787°.7 E
2021 Aug 30, 16:28421660.0007    35759358161436.140.443087°.8 E
2021 Aug 30, 22:22422040.0003    35815358361438.100.4421987°.6 E
2021 Aug 31, 15:42422150.0000    35835358381438.670.4530087°.2 E
2021 Sep 2, 18:43422190.0001    35835358471438.870.1121685°.8 E
2021 Sep 16, 12:21422200.0002    35834358491438.900.0821676°.2 E
2021 Sep 16, 17:44422270.0003    35835358631439.280.0823176°.0 E
2021 Oct 7, 23:01422260.0003    35835358601439.230.0423359°.2 E
2021 Oct 8, 16:33421650.0001    35784357901436.100.0424459°.0 E
2021 Dec 7, 16:50421670.0002    35782357951436.190.061159°.1 E
2022 Jul 4, 18:18421650.0004    35771358031436.120.1118459°.0 E
2022 Jul 5, 09:11421980.0004    35803358371437.790.1134958°.7 E
2022 Jul 6, 11:01422150.0001    35833358411438.680.1125358°.0 E
2022 Jul 18, 20:53421640.0011    35742358301436.060.0711150°.2 E
2022 Jul 19, 10:40421140.0001    35730357421433.500.0730450°.5 E
2022 Sep 12, 22:54421380.0008    35728357921434.720.0716488°.2 E
2022 Sep 13, 14:46421640.0001    35781357911436.070.0818488°.3 E
2022 Nov 18, 16:26421370.0005    35737357801434.670.0625788°.8 E
2022 Nov 18, 23:45421150.0001    35732357421433.570.0617689°.1 E
2023 Feb 7, 14:36421420.0005    35744357841434.940.1034137°.4 E
2023 Feb 8, 15:05421640.0010    35745358271436.080.1033137°.5 E
2023 Mar 25, 18:23421220.0006    35718357711433.930.02272138°.0 E
2023 Mar 26, 17:01421000.0001    35718357271432.810.02281138°.6 E
2023 May 15, 13:35422210.0000    35842358441438.970.05278177°.2 E
2023 May 21, 20:58421640.0001    35782357901436.070.04226173°.0 E
2024 Nov 6, 19:41421650.0005    35766358071436.111.02160173°.8 E
2024 Nov 13, 12:25421970.0019    35739358981437.731.042173°.6 E
2025 Jan 14, 19:22421970.0018    35741358961437.741.20356148°.6 E
2025 Jan 16, 20:00421650.0002    35779357941436.111.2157148°.4 E
2025 Mar 16, 21:17421640.0002    35777357951436.081.3622148°.5 E
2025 Mar 17, 20:33422300.0000    35852358521439.451.36276147°.9 E
2025 Apr 11, 23:12422330.0001    35852358591439.601.4314126°.3 E
2025 Apr 15, 18:37422340.0001    35851358601439.631.4415123°.0 E
2025 Apr 23, 22:24422350.0001    35852358631439.711.4625115°.7 E
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 3 payload 2
2018-110C
43917
in space
Instrumented rocket body - precise mission not known but almost certainly connected with TJS 3. Moved TJS 3 from transfer orbit to geosynchronous drift orbit and then to its GEO location where it released the satellite. Remained at 59° east after TJS 3 departed 2019 May 20 then returned to the location 2021 October. Ceased station keeping and commenced manoeuvre to graveyard orbit 2021 November.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2018 Dec 31, 13:21422030.0009    35787358631438.070.1113159°.7 E
2019 Jan 1, 13:19421450.0006    35740357941435.090.106159°.0 E
2019 Jan 2, 16:36421660.0001    35784357911436.140.103059°.1 E
2021 Aug 30, 21:49421650.0006    35760358131436.100.1127759°.0 E
2021 Nov 19, 18:49421640.0007    35758358151436.080.0910359°.2 E
2021 Nov 20, 11:12421770.0004    35782358151436.710.0910559°.1 E
2021 Nov 27, 03:03421760.0004    35782358141436.670.138858°.1 E
2021 Nov 28, 12:38422190.0013    35785358961438.850.462357°.1 E
2021 Nov 30, 15:23424720.0010    36051361371451.840.477
2021 Dec 2, 15:23427130.0007    36306363631464.170.367
2025 Mar 17, 15:31427100.0004    36315363501464.063.4899
CZ 3C upper stage
2018-110B
43875
in space
Launched TJS 3.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2018 Dec 25, 08:48241240.7258    23735255621.5028.50180


2019-070
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2019 Oct 17, 15:21
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 4 (Communication Technology Test 4)
2019-070A
44637
in space
Described as a technology test satellite, TJS 4 is probably military in nature and intended for signals intelligence gathering (SIGINT).

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2019 Oct 18, 03:45243870.7303    20035818631.6827.03180
2019 Oct 29, 15:28421660.0003    35775358001436.140.0927683°.5 E
2019 Nov 9, 02:47421640.0003    35771358001436.030.0628083°.5 E
2023 Feb 12, 17:37421660.0005    35767358081436.140.0425783°.5 E
CZ 3B fourth stage
2019-070B
44638
Re-entered - 2024 Nov 2
Life 1843 days
Launched TJS 4.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2019 Oct 18, 03:41239630.7256    19734973615.2727.01179


2020-002
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2020 Jan 7, 15:20
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 5 (Communication Technology Test 5, TJS 5)
2020-002A
44978
in space
Described as a technology test satellite, TJS 5 is probably military in nature and possibly intended either for signals intelligence gathering (SIGINT) or to perform a missile early warning rôle. Precise launch time 15:20:14 UTC. Probably transferred to GEO Jan 9 and reached operational location the same day or shortly after. 2021 early-Feb, it was joined by by TJS 6 (47613/2021-10A) and they remained together until Apr 16, approaching to within 10 km of each other. After one month in drift orbit, arrived at new location.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2020 Jan 8, 04:08243780.7304    19535804631.3227.46180
2020 Jan 17, 16:35421660.0002    35779357961436.151.0024178°.6 E
2021 Apr 16, 09:01421640.0002    35777357951436.060.0810178°.5 E
2021 Apr 18, 11:09423610.0002    35973359921446.110.09359
2021 Apr 25, 12:28423610.0003    35971359941446.120.102
2021 May 2, 14:23423610.0003    35970359961446.140.125
2021 May 8, 21:08423620.0003    35971359961446.170.147
2021 May 15, 19:44421640.0002    35777357951436.060.1638107°.5 E
2023 Feb 13, 05:34421650.0005    35768358061436.120.16150107°.5 E
CZ 3B fourth stage
2020-002B
44979
Re-entered - 2021 Apr 3
Life 452 days
Launched TJS 5.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2020 Jan 9, 03:01236920.7241    15934469604.8927.45180


2021-010
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2021 Feb 4, 15:36
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 6 (Communication Technology Test 6, TJS 6)
2021-010A
47613
in space
Described as a technology test satellite, TJS 6 is probably military in nature and possibly with a missile early warning rôle. Manoeuvred to geosynchronous drift orbit 2021 Feb 5 or Feb 6 and settled at its geosynchronous location after a small number of days. It joined TJS 6 (44978/2020-002A) and they remained together until Apr 16, approaching to within 10 km of each other.TJS 5 then departed for a new location.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2021 Feb 5, 04:57243800.7305    19335811631.4228.49180
2021 Feb 19, 17:22421640.0003    35775357981436.081.0043178°.6 E
CZ 3B fourth stage
2021-010B
47614
Re-entered - 2022 Apr 2
Life 422 days
Launched TJS 6.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2021 Feb 4, 18:09236810.7239    16034446604.4628.50179


2021-076
CZ 2C + YZ-1S
Jiuquan Space Centre
2021 Aug 24, 11:15
Ronghe Shiyan 1 (Integration Test Satellite 1)
2021-076A
49112
in space
Demonstrator satellite for Chinese government communications system for use by Internet-connected devices. Matched orbit height with 2021-076C Sep 7, to run about 3900 km ahead of it.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2021 Aug 25, 04:2974740.0014    10851107107.1886.40306
2021 Sep 13, 04:5974770.0014    10891110107.2586.40246
2023 Jun 5, 04:0074770.0014    10891109107.2486.41288
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 8? (Communication Technology Test 8?, TJS 8?)
2021-076B
49113
in space
Communications technology test satellite. Not acknowledged in initial press reports of the launch but included in the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp report of lift-off. Three days after launch, started to reduce its orbit height rapidly, losing about 20 km per day under the influence of a constant force - probably a continuously-acting thruster. The manoeuvre was completed Sep 14.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2021 Aug 24, 21:2074750.0016    10851109107.2086.40307
2021 Aug 29, 18:5974260.0017    10351061106.1586.40288
2021 Sep 11, 06:1972750.0017    884909102.9186.41250
2021 Sep 14, 19:5072420.0016    852876102.2386.40239
2023 Jun 5, 04:3472420.0022    848880102.2286.4177
Ronghe Shiyan 2 (Integration Test Satellite 1)
2021-076C
49114
in space
Demonstrator satellite for Chinese government communications system for use by Internet-connected devices.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2021 Aug 25, 09:5174760.0018    10851111107.2286.40303
2021 Sep 13, 02:4474770.0017    10861112107.2586.40244
2023 Jun 5, 04:0974770.0017    10861112107.2486.41283
YZ-1S rocket stage
uncatalogued
Re-entered - 2021 Aug 24
Life <1 day
Launched TJS 8 and a pair of Internet Connectivity Test Satellites. Retro-fire shortly after releasing satellites reduced perigee to around 100 km then re-entered over south Africa where the plasma trail was observed at about 15:25 UTC.
Not Catalogued - orbit parameters unavailable


2021-077
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2021 Aug 24, 15:41
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 7 (Communication Technology Test 7, TJS 7)
2021-077A
49115
in space
Described as a technology test satellite, TJS 7 is probably military in nature and possibly with a missile early warning rôle.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2021 Aug 24, 22:18243770.7309    18135816631.2928.49180
2021 Sep 7, 16:17421640.0001    35781357911436.071.00263146°.5 E
2022 Oct 28, 20:36421660.0002    35779357961436.150.0644146°.5 E
2022 Nov 1, 10:53418330.0003    35442354691419.200.0792
2022 Nov 13, 18:39418320.0003    35440354691419.150.09104
2022 Nov 25, 11:31418320.0003    35440354671419.110.12120
2022 Nov 26, 14:56421630.0002    35776357941436.000.127699°.5 W
CZ 3B fourth stage
2021-077B
49116
Re-entered - 2021 Nov 13
Life 81 days
Launched TJS-7.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2021 Aug 24, 21:13236720.7244    14534443604.1128.44179


2021-135
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2021 Dec 29, 16:43
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 9 (Communication Technology Test 9, TJS 9)
2021-135A
50574
in space
Described as a technology test satellite, TJS 9 is probably military in nature and possibly with a SIGINT rôle.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2021 Dec 29, 20:00243730.7314    16835820631.1227.09179
2022 Jan 7, 13:31421650.0004    35771358031436.110.11354137°.3 E
2023 Feb 13, 14:50421650.0002    35777357961436.100.0747137°.3 E
CZ 3B fourth stage
2021-135B
50575
Re-entered - 2022 Sep 15
Life 260 days
Launched TJS 9.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2021 Dec 29, 20:07236290.7245    13134371602.4727.07178


2023-169
CZ 7A
Wenchang Space Centre
2023 Nov 3, 14:54
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 10 (Communication Technology Test 10, TJS 10)
2023-169A
58204
in space
Described as a technology test satellite used mainly for multi-band and high-speed satellite communication technology , TJS 10 is probably military in nature and possibly with a SIGINT rôle. Released from launch vehicle at around 15:20 UTC. Propelled itself from GTO to GEO drift orbit Nov 4 at around 07:00 UTC.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2023 Nov 3, 21:00243870.7311    17935838631.6816.96180
2023 Nov 9, 16:41421180.0041    35567359141433.730.1042172°.6 E
2023 Nov 10, 19:35421650.0003    35776357981436.110.09247173°.3 E
CZ 7A fourth stage
2023-169B
58205
Re-entered - 2024 Jan 14
Life 72 days
Launched TJS 10.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2023 Nov 3, 20:58235890.7249    11234310600.9416.97178


2024-037
CZ 5
Wenchang Space Centre
2024 Feb 23, 11:30
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 11 (Communication Technology Test 11, TJS 11)
2024-037A
59020
in space
Described as a technology test satellite used mainly for multi-band and high-speed satellite communication technology. TJS 10 is probably military in nature and possibly with a SIGINT rôle. Probably moved to geosynchronous drift orbit Feb 24 at around 04:00 UTC.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2024 Feb 23, 22:00243840.7297    21435799631.5716.49191
2024 Mar 4, 13:35421630.0004    35768358021436.015.5140120°.1 E
CZ 5 second stage
2024-037B
59021
in space
Launched TJS 11.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2024 Feb 24, 07:22232200.7158    22233462586.8916.46190


2024-227
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2024 Dec 3, 05:56
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 13 (Communication Technology Test 13, TJS 13)
2024-227A
62188
in space
Satellite in Molniya orbit, described as being mainly used for satellite communications, radio and television, data transmission and other services, and carrying out related technical tests and verifications. Separated from launch vehicle around 06:25 UTC.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2024 Dec 3, 15:22265230.7530    17240116716.4451.02225
2024 Dec 16, 16:56265610.6963    168838677718.0063.42270
CZ 3B fourth stage
2024-227B
62189
Re-entered - 2023 Jun 30
Life <1 day
Launched TJS 13. Engine firing for HEO occurred near New Zealand at around 06:20 UTC.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2024 Dec 3, 15:27265180.7533    16340117716.2751.37225


2024-246
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2024 Dec 20, 15:12
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 12 (Communication Technology Test 12, TJS 12)
2024-246A
62374
in space
Satellite described as being mainly used for used for satellite communications, radio and television, data transmission, and other services, and carrying out related technical tests and verifications. Probably moved to Geosynchronous Drift Orbit at around 08:00 UTC on the day after launch.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2024 Dec 20, 19:09243700.7302    19635787631.0128.45180
2024 Dec 21, 07:02255200.6575    236335920676.2018.67182
2024 Dec 31, 15:18421650.0001    35784357901436.101.982146°.5 E
CZ 3B fourth stage
2024-246B
62375
in space
Launched TJS 12.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2024 Dec 20, 19:16236920.7240    16134467604.8628.44179


2025-017
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2025 Jan 23, 15:32
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 14 (Communication Technology Test 14, TJS 14)
2025-017A
62804
in space
Satellite described as being mainly used for used for satellite communications, radio and television, data transmission, and other services, and carrying out related technical tests and verifications. Probably moved to Geosynchronous Drift Orbit January 24 at about 07:00 UTC.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2025 Jan 23, 19:46243760.7306    18935807631.2728.48180
2025 Feb 4, 14:52421650.0002    35780357941436.112.0022418°.3 E
CZ 3B fourth stage
2025-017B
62805
in space
Launched TJS 14.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2025 Jan 23, 17:24236720.7249    13534452604.0928.56179


2025-045
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2025 Mar 9, 17:17
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 15 (Communication Technology Test 15, TJS 15)
2025-045A
63157
in space
Probably military in nature and maybe intended for signals intelligence gathering (SIGINT). Appears to have moved from transfer orbit to GEO March 14 and then separated from 2025-045C about 24 hours later (date/time to be confirmed). Mission profile resembles that of TJS 3 (2018-110).

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2025 Mar 10, 03:50245230.7327    17836111636.9619.02179
2025 Mar 17, 17:27421650.0001    35785357891436.120.0132290°.3 E
CZ 3B fourth stage
2025-045B
63158
in space
Launched TJS 15.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2025 Mar 12, 05:02248420.7376    14136787649.4419.04182
apogee motor (CZ 3B fifth stage)
2025-045C
63299
in space
Moved TJS 15 from transfer orbit to geosynchronous drift orbit and (possibly) to its GEO location, then manoeuvred itself to graveyard orbit after releasing the satellite.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
estimated orbit421650.0001    35785357891436.120.01322
2025 Mar 17, 16:17425620.0027    36068362991456.420.047


2025-064
CZ 7A
Wenchang Space Centre
2025 Mar 29, 16:05
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 16 (Communication Technology Test 16, TJS 16)
2025-064A
63397
in space
Probably military in nature and maybe intended for signals intelligence gathering (SIGINT). Probably entered geosynchronous drift orbit Mar 30 at around 08:30 UTC.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2025 Mar 29, 23:01243920.7318    16435864631.8919.52180
CZ 7A fourth stage
2025-064B
63398
in space
Launched TJS 16.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2025 Mar 30, 17:45236210.7252    11334372602.1419.52179


2025-073
CZ 3B
Xichang Space Centre
2025 Apr 10, 16:47
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 17 (Communication Technology Test 17, TJS 17)
2025-073A
63524
in space
Probably military in nature and maybe intended for signals intelligence gathering (SIGINT). Probably entered geosynchronous drift orbit April 12 at around 15:15 UTC.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2025 Apr 10, 21:00245280.7325    18436116637.1718.99180
CZ 3B fourth stage
2025-073B
63525
in space
Launched TJS 17.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2025 Apr 10, 19:44248550.7374    14936804649.9519.02180
apogee motor (CZ 3B fifth stage)
2025-073C
63629
in space
Moved TJS 17 from transfer orbit to geosynchronous drift orbit and (possibly) to its GEO location, then manoeuvred itself to graveyard orbit after releasing the satellite.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
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apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )


2025-097
CZ 3C
Xichang Space Centre
2025 May 12, 18:09
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 19 (Communication Technology Test 19, TJS 19)
2025-097A
63924
in space
Probably military in nature and maybe intended for signals intelligence gathering (SIGINT).

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
GEO    
Longitude
2025 May 12, 21:24243820.7311    17835830631.4928.58180
CZ 3C upper stage
2025-097B
63925
in space
Launched TJS 19.

epoch (UTC)         
s-m axis
( km )

eccentricity
perigee
( km )
apogee
( km )
period
( min )
incl 
( ° )
ω  
( ° )
2025 May 12, 21:31243040.7328    11735734628.4428.60179




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