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ChinaSat 6B

Also known as ZHONGXING 6B

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 31800 / 2007-031A
Operator: China Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 116° E (96.2° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: Thales Group
Model: Spacebus-4000C2
Mass: 4600 kg

Launch

Launch date: 05 Jul 2007
Launch site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle: Long March CZ-3B/E
Design life: 15 yr

Beacons

3701V4199H

Comment

38 C-band transponders to provide voice and video services to Asia-Pacific and Oceania