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ZHONGXING-10 (37677)
COSPAR: 2011-026A | Alt Name: Zhongxing 10
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 20, 2011
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37677
International Designator
2011-026A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:19:07 GMT
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Inclination
1.09°
Right Ascension
84.02°
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Argument of Perigee
12.52°
Period
1436.10 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZHONGXING-10
Alternative Name
Zhongxing 10
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CHISAE
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37677U 11026A 26185.09661831 -.00000177 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 37677 1.0885 84.0218 0003793 12.5222 305.8860 1.00271566 55168
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ZHONGXING-10 (also known as Zhongxing 10) is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2011-026A and NORAD_CAT_ID 37677, launched by China on June 20, 2011, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 3B launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 3.6 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.4 meters, and spans up to 15.5 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It is based on the DFH-4 bus configuration with a dry mass of 2,500 kilograms and a launch mass of 5,100 kilograms. The satellite's payload includes 30 C-band and 16 Ku-band transponders for communication purposes and it is powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. It has an expected lifetime of 15 years and was manufactured by CAST. The satellite reached a stable orbit on June 25, 2011, and operates under the ownership of CHISAE.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
2.4
Span
15.5
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
5100
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
50.1187
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zhongxing 10
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
DFH-4
Configuration
DFH-4 bus
Motor
FY
Equipment
30 C-band and 16 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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