ChinaSat 9C

Also known as Zhongxing-9C, ZX-9C

active

Position92° E (92.2° E)

NORAD / COSPAR64470 / 2025-132A

OperatorChina Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerChina Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC)

ModelDFH-4E Bus

Mass5500 kg

Launch siteXichang Satellite Launch Center

Launch vehicleLong March CZ-3B/E

TBD

Lifetime

20 Jun 2025Launched

15 yrDesign life

1.1 yrElapsed

13.9 yrRemaining

Jun 2040End of life

Within design lifetime