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Zhongxing 9
active
中星九号星
Communications
GEO
COSPAR 2008-028A
Launched 6/9/2008
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Zhongxing-9
Launch Vehicle
Long March 3B
Launch Date
6/9/2008
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,786.5 km
Inclination
0.05 deg
Dry Mass
2,000 kg
Total Mass
4,466 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (China Satcom)
Manufacturer
Thales Alenia Space
Constellation
Name
Zhongxing / ChinaSat GEO fleet
Active Satellites
13
Registry
COSPAR ID
2008-028A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/602
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