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APSTAR 6C

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Identification

Position134° E
NORAD / COSPAR43450 / 2018-041A
OperatorAPT Satellite Holdings Ltd.
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerChina Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC)
ModelDFH-4 Bus
Mass—
Dry mass2155 kg

Launch

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

Comment

45 transponders in C, Ku, and Ka bands to provide high power transponder services to customers across the Asia-Pacific region for VSAT, video distribution, DTH and cellular backhaul applications

Lifetime
03 May 2018Launched
15 yrDesign life
8.3 yrElapsed
6.7 yrRemaining
May 2033End of life
Within design lifetime
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