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.