Communication satellite built by Hughes => Boeing for Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (Hughes Global Satellite, PanAmSat for #3), China. Launched 1997 - 1999. Used the HS-601HP bus.
AKA: HGS 1;PAS 22. First Launch: 1997-12-24. Last Launch: 1999-03-21. Number: 2 . Gross mass: 3,400 kg (7,400 lb).