Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC3
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y61
COSPAR Designator
2023-005
Mission
APStar 6E (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 2C
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
407 (2 YTD)
Site launches
184 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
79 (1 YTD)