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Chinasat 5D

Also known as ZX-5D, Apstar 1A

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 23943 / 1996-039A
Operator: China Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 52° E (19.2° W)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Boeing (Hughes)
Model: HS-376
Mass: 1400 kg
Dry mass: 726 kg

Launch

Launch date: 03 Jul 1996
Launch site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle: Long March CZ-3A
Design life: 10 yr

Comment

24 C-band transponders to provide TV coverage services