SatbeamsSatbeamsSatbeamsSatbeams
SatellitesFootprintsChannelsNews
Contact Us
Sign In
Satellites
All orbits · 0 satellites/ to search
Satellites
All orbits · 0 satellites/ to search
SatbeamsSatbeams

Satellite intelligenceLive

Explore

  • Satellites
  • Footprints
  • NGSO Tracking
  • Channels
  • Enterprise
  • News
  • Contact

About

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Statement
  • Disclaimers
  • Copyright
  • Credits & Data Sources
  • Deleting your account
© 2026 Satbeams SRL. Satbeams® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.

Telstar 18

Also known as Apstar 5, Apstar V

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
28364 / 2004-024A
Operator
Telesat Canada Ltd.

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
138° E (56.1° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model
LS-1300
Mass
4640 kg
Dry mass
2500 kg

Launch

Launch date
29 Jun 2004
Launch site
Sea Launch (Odyssey platform)
Launch vehicle
Zenit 3SL
Design life
13 yr

Beacons

4199V3630H12749H12251V

Comment

54 active transponders; one of the most powerful communications satellites built to date; coverage across East Asia and the Pacific Ocean