Satbeams

APSTAR 2R at 77° E

also known as Telstar 10, APSTAR IIR

Open in the satellite database appChannels at 77° ECoverage maps
APSTAR 2R satellite coverage area from 77° E: visibility footprint over Earth
Theoretical visibility from geostationary orbit at 77° E. Beam footprints are narrower, see the coverage maps.

Technical details

Status
deorbited
Orbital position
77° EChannel line-up at 77° E | Coverage maps
NORAD number
25010
COSPAR number
1997-062A
Operator
Telesat Canada Ltd.Telesat Canada Ltd. logo
Manufacturer
Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model
LS-1300
Launch
16 Oct 1997 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center on Long March CZ-3B/E
Launch mass
3750 kg
Dry mass
2000 kg
Expected lifetime
15 yrs.
Beacon
3627H, 4199.625V
Orbit
GEO

Beam footprints

APSTAR 2R C-band Global Beam beam footprint coverage map, C band
C-band Global Beam (C band)Open in viewer
APSTAR 2R Ku-band China Beam beam footprint coverage map, Ku band
Ku-band China Beam (Ku band)Open in viewer

About APSTAR 2R

28 C-band and 16 Ku-band transponders covering China, Korea, Taiwan, Europe, Africa, Australia.