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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
18:10:00
Thursday January 12, 2023
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APStar 6E is a small high-throughput communication satellite for Hong Kong-based APT Satellite. It is based on the new DFH-3E small GEO platform developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), featuring all-electric propulsion. The satellite will provide satellite telecommunication services in the Asia-Pacific region. Payload includes a transfer stage to send the satellite to GTO.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
2,090 kilograms
Agency
CASCPrice
$30.80 million
Rocket
Height: 42m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 2,850 kg
GTO: 1,000 kg
Liftoff Thrust
2,962 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 3.35m
Height: 8.37m
Stages
2
66th
Mission
1st
Mission of 2023
7th
Orbital launch attempt