Status
Success
Apstar 6
Launch Time
Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:00 UTC
Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:00 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
Apstar 6
APSTAR 6 is a high-power satellite based on a Spacebus-4000C2 model with 38 C-band (64 W each) transponders and 12 Ku-band (145 W each) transponders. This satellite has an Asia Pacific footprint including Hawaii and a mission life of over 14 years. Besides, it is the first civil satellite in China to be equipped with an anti-jamming system.
APSTAR 6 was launched in 2005 to replace APSTAR IA at the geostationary orbital slot 134 degrees East.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 4,680.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LC-2, Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China
Stats
2005
12th orbital launch attempt
Long March 3
28th mission
1st mission of 2005
23rd successful mission
14th consecutive successful mission