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ChinaSat 9A

Also known as Zhongxing 9A, ZX 9A, Sinosat 4, Xinnuo 4

retired

Identification

Position101° E (152.2° W)
NORAD / COSPAR42763 / 2017-035A
OperatorChina Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerChina Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC)
ModelDFH-4 Bus
Mass5100 kg

Launch

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

Comment

18x36MHz and 4x54MHz BSS Ku band transponders to provide direct broadcast services for radio and TV transmission, digital film and digital broadband multi-media system as well as information and entertainment broadcasting market. Zhongxing-9A communications satellite (Chinasat-9A / 中星9A) was launched by a Long March-3B rocket on 18 June 2017, but abnormal performance during the third phase failed to deliver the satellite as planned. After conducting 10 orbital adjustments with its onboard thrusters, Zhongxing-9A has reached its preset orbit.

Lifetime
18 Jun 2017Launched
15 yrDesign life
9.1 yrElapsed
5.9 yrRemaining
Jun 2032End of life
Satellite is retired