Chinasat 5D

Also known as ZX-5D, Apstar 1A

retired

Position52° E (33.6° W)

NORAD / COSPAR23943 / 1996-039A

OperatorChina Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerBoeing (Hughes)

ModelHS-376

Mass1400 kg

Dry mass726 kg

Launch siteXichang Satellite Launch Center

Launch vehicleLong March CZ-3A

24 C-band transponders to provide TV coverage services

Lifetime

03 Jul 1996Launched

10 yrDesign life

30.1 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Jul 2006End of life

Satellite is retired