ChinaSat 9B

Also known as Zhongxing 9B, ZX 9B

active

Identification

Position101° E (101.4° E)

NORAD / COSPAR49125 / 2021-080A

OperatorChina Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)

OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerChina Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC)

ModelDFH-4E Bus

Mass5500 kg

Launch

Launch siteXichang Satellite Launch Center

Launch vehicleLong March CZ-3B/E

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.

Lifetime

09 Sep 2021Launched

15 yrDesign life

5.0 yrElapsed

10.0 yrRemaining

Sep 2036End of life

Within design lifetime

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