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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
Chinasat 5D · Satbeams