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