Also known as PSN V, ChinaSat 5B, XINNUO 1, Intelsat APR1, Sinosat 1
deorbited
Identification
NORAD / COSPAR
25404 / 1998-044A
Operator
PT Pasifik Satelite Nusantara (PSN)
Orbit & position
Orbit
GEO
Position
146° E (41.9° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—
Hardware
Manufacturer
Thales Group
Model
Spacebus-3000
Mass
2840 kg
Dry mass
1600 kg
Launch
Launch date
18 Jul 1998
Launch site
Guiana Space Center
Launch vehicle
Ariane 44L
Design life
15 yr
Beacons
4193H4198H1226012260.40
Comment
14 Ku-band and 24 C-band transponders to provide broadcasting, business services, direct-to-home TV broadcasting, telecommunications and VSAT networks to Asia Pacific region.
