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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 3B/E
Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18)
Success
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StatusSuccess
VehicleLong March 3B/E
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
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Mission
Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) is a Chinese communications satellite based upon a DFH-4E bus. The Chinasat-18 provides Ku commercial communications services with 30 Ku-band transponders, Ka broadband communication services with 14 Ka-band MSS spot user beams and exploring Ka-band broadcasting services with 2 Ka BSS-band transponders within the service coverage areas.
Quick facts
VehicleLong March 3B/E
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SiteXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
WindowAug 19, 11:55:00 UTC→Aug 19, 12:42:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyLong March