Satellite Name |
ChinaSat 16 (ex ZX 16) |
Status |
Active |
Mission Type |
Communication |
Orbit |
Geostationary |
Position |
110.5 ° East |
Country |
China |
Operator |
China Satellite Communications Co.Ltd. |
Satellite Manufacturer |
CAST |
Model (BUS) |
DFH 4 Bus |
Launch Vehicle |
Long March 3 |
Launch Site |
Xichang Satellite Launch Center |
Launch Date |
12.04.2017 |
Satellite Lifetime |
15 Year (Planned lifetime has 9 year expired.) |
Mass |
4600 Kg |
Transponders |
Ka Band Transponders : 26
|
Downlink Frequency |
Unknown |
Uplink Frequency |
Unknown |
Beacon Frequency |
Unknown |
Norad Number |
42662 |
Cospar Number |
2017-018A |