Chinasat 16

Also known as Zhongxing 16, ZX-16, Shijian 13, SJ-13

active

Identification

Position110° E (110.5° E)

NORAD / COSPAR42662 / 2017-018A

OperatorChina Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)

OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerChina Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC)

ModelDFH-4 Bus

Mass5200 kg

Launch

Launch siteXichang Satellite Launch Center

Launch vehicleLong March CZ-3B/E

Comment

26 Ka-band HTS user beams to provide satellite broadband and multimedia services covering China and offshore areas and will service for distance learning, medicine, internet access, airborne and maritime communications and emergency communications

Lifetime

12 Apr 2017Launched

15 yrDesign life

9.3 yrElapsed

5.7 yrRemaining

Apr 2032End of life

Within design lifetime

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