Status
Success
Apstar 2R
Launch Time
Thu Oct 16, 1997 19:13 UTC
Thu Oct 16, 1997 19:13 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
Apstar 2R
Apstar 2R, also known as Telstar 10 and SinoSat 1C, is a communications satellite equipped with 27 C band and 24 Ku band transponders (36 MHz equivalents). The C band payload provides coverage of Asia, Australia, parts of Europe, and Africa. The Ku band payload covers Korea and China, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Telstar 10, which hosts one of the most extensive cable neighborhoods in Asia, distributes cable television programming, direct-to-home services, telecommunications, as well as Internet and VSAT (very small aperture terminal) services.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 3,700.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LC-2, Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China
Stats
1997
64th orbital launch attempt
Long March 3
18th mission
4th mission of 1997
13th successful mission
4th consecutive successful mission