Zhongxing-10
| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | China Satcom |
| COSPAR ID | 2011-026A |
| SATCAT â„– | 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 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.
See also
References
- ↑ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ↑ "CHINASAT 10 Satellite details 2011-026A NORAD 37677". N2YO. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
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