ChinaSat 9A
Appearance
Mission type | Communication |
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Operator | China Satellite Communications |
COSPAR ID | 2017-035A |
SATCAT no. | 42763 |
Spacecraft properties | |
Bus | DFH-4 |
Manufacturer | China Association for Science and Technology |
Launch mass | 5,100 kilograms (11,200 lb) |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 18 June 2017, 16:10[1] | UTC
Rocket | Long March 3B |
Launch site | Xichang |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric |
Regime | Geostationary |
Longitude | 101.4° East |
ChinaSat 9A is a Chinese communications satellite operated by China Satellite Communications.
References
- ^ "Zhongxing-9A Comsat lifts off atop Chinese Long March 3B, Launch Outcome Unclear". Spaceflight101. 2017-06-18.