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APStar 6E

Long March 2CChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

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This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Long March 2C

The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and...

Height42 m

LEO Payload3,850 kg

Launches600

Successes575

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...

Mission Brief

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.

PayloadAPStar 6E

OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit

CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Stages2

PadLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China