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APSTAR-1 (23185)
COSPAR: 1994-043A | Alt Name: APSTAR 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 21, 1994
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23185
International Designator
1994-043A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:22:26 GMT
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Inclination
13.34°
Right Ascension
17.77°
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Argument of Perigee
43.09°
Period
1449.07 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
APSTAR-1
Alternative Name
APSTAR 1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
APT
Country
Hong Kong
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23185U 94043A 26185.05725255 .00000041 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 23185 13.3435 17.7728 0003842 43.0947 128.3272 0.99373899 45243
Source: Celestrak
Summary
APSTAR-1, also known as APSTAR 1, is a communication satellite launched on July 21, 1994, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC3) using the Chang Zheng 3 launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by HSES, has dimensions of 7.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 7.5 meters. It carries 24 (+6) C-band transponders for communication purposes and is powered by solar cells mounted on its body along with batteries. APSTAR-1 has a launch mass of 770 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg. Its expected lifetime was 9 years for the initial version, extending to 10 years for subsequent versions. The satellite operates in a cylindrical shape, designed for communication missions by its owner APT.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.5
Diameter
2.2
Span
7.5
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
770
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
25.1188
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
APSTAR 1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
9 years (#1); 10 years (#1A)
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
Star 30CBP
Equipment
24 (+6) C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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