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APSTAR 9A

Also known as ChinaSat 5A, Zhongwei 1, Chinastar 1, ZX-5A

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
25354 / 1998-033A
Operator
APT Satellite Holdings Ltd.

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
125° E (160.3° E)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Model
A2100A
Mass
2984 kg
Dry mass
1418 kg

Launch

Launch date
30 May 1998
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle
Long March CZ-3B/E
Design life
15 yr

Beacons

3700.5V4199.5H12250.5V12749.5H

Comment

18 C-band and 20 Ku-band transponders to provide voice and video communications throughout China and neighboring countries.