ChinaSat 9B

Also known as Zhongxing 9B, ZX 9B

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Identification

NORAD / COSPAR: 49125 / 2021-080A
Operator: China Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)

Orbit & position

Orbit: GEO
Position: 101° E (101.4° E)
Altitude: —
Velocity: —
Period: —
Eccentricity: —

Hardware

Manufacturer: China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC)
Model: DFH-4E Bus
Mass: 5500 kg

Launch

Launch date: 09 Sep 2021
Launch site: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle: Long March CZ-3B/E
Design life: 15 yr

Comment

Satellite for live broadcast services, support 4K and 8K high-definition video program transmission using a specially designed 54 MHz bandwidth transponder, and provide high-quality live broadcast transmission services for large-scale events.