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Chinasat 5E

Also known as CZ-5E, Apstar 1

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
23185 / 1994-043A
Operator
China Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.(China Satcom)

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
163° E (48° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Boeing (Hughes)
Model
HS-376
Mass
1400 kg

Launch

Launch date
21 Jul 1994
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle
Long March CZ-3B/E
Design life
9 yr

Comment

24 C-band transponder to provide communications services for government applications.