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APSTAR 9A

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

deorbited

Identification

Position125° E (97.1° E)
NORAD / COSPAR25354 / 1998-033A
OperatorAPT Satellite Holdings Ltd.
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerLockheed Martin
ModelA2100A
Mass2984 kg
Dry mass1418 kg

Launch

Launch siteXichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicleLong March CZ-3B/E

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.

Lifetime
30 May 1998Launched
15 yrDesign life
28.2 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
May 2013End of life
Satellite is deorbited