Zhongxing-10

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Zhongxing 10
Mission type Communications
Operator China Satcom
COSPAR ID 2011-026A
SATCAT № 37677
Mission duration 15 years
Spacecraft properties
Bus DFH-4
Manufacturer CAST
Launch mass 5,000 kilograms (11,000 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date 20 June 2011, 16:13:04 (2011-06-20UTC16:13:04Z) UTC[1]
Rocket Chang Zheng 3B/E
Launch site Xichang LC-2
Orbital parameters
Reference system Geocentric
Regime Geostationary
Longitude 110.5° east
Perigee 35,771 kilometres (22,227 mi)
Apogee 35,814 kilometres (22,254 mi)
Inclination 0.02 degrees
Period 23.93 hours
Epoch 29 October 2013, 00:13:49 UTC[2]

Zhongxing-10 (ChinaSat 10) is a Chinese Communications Satellite. It was launched at 16:13 UT, 20 June 2011 atop a Long March 3B Rocket.

The Satellite is a replacement for Zhongxing-5B. It has a mass of 5,100 kg and will be positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 110.5 degrees East. It will be operated by China Satcom.

References

  1. McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 30 October 2013. 
  2. "CHINASAT 10 Satellite details 2011-026A NORAD 37677". N2YO. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013. 
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