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Chinasat 5D
Also known as ZX-5D, Apstar 1A
retired
Identification
Position
52° E (33.6° W)
NORAD / COSPAR
23943 / 1996-039A
Operator
China Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)
Orbit
GEO
Hardware
Manufacturer
Boeing (Hughes)
Model
HS-376
Mass
1400 kg
Dry mass
726 kg
Launch
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle
Long March CZ-3A
Comment
24 C-band transponders to provide TV coverage services
Lifetime
03 Jul 1996
Launched
10 yr
Design life
30.1 yr
Elapsed
Expired
Remaining
Jul 2006
End of life
Satellite is retired